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As an Allocator you will be responsible for ensuring that the correct stock is on the right place at the right time to maximise sales. You will be responsible for optimising the flow of stock through the business to the stores by means of auto re-ordering and allocation, while assisting the merchandising team with weekly, seasonal and ad-hoc analysis and communicating to the buying teams.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure correct stock is in the right place at the right time to maximise sales
Optimise flow of stock through the business to stores via auto re-ordering and allocation
Assist merchandising team with weekly, seasonal and ad-hoc analysis
Communicate to buying teams
Maximise stock availability and stockturn through best use of auto replenishment and allocation
Optimise stockturn by highlighting slow selling products and recommending actions
Action transfer of stock between stores and DC once agreed
Ensure RTV deadlines are met
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of department, concession performance, best and worst sellers, competitor activity
Input markdown following direction from Merchandiser/AM
Work with DC to resolve queries and highlight unresolved problems
Chase suppliers for delivery of orders within allocated delivery window
Assist with booking in at DC where necessary
Monitor supplier fulfilment rates on deliveries and highlight poor suppliers to AM
Provide weekly, seasonal and ad-hoc analysis for Buyer and Merchandiser to inform of risks and opportunities
Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant systems (Retek, Excel, Essbase)
Attend training when required
Requirements:
Knowledgeable
strong retail knowledge
solid understanding of Merchandising
Organised and proactive
able to multi-task, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
excellent attention to detail
A problem solver
able to apply different ways of thinking
A great communicator, both verbal and written
excel in building relationships with stakeholders
able to work across various teams
A proactive team member
collaborate with wider Buying and Merchandising teams
Pacey, positive and flexible
responsive to business needs
comfortable taking responsibility
All over the numbers
analytical and results driven
able to use data to measure performance and identify improvement
Systems literate
proficient in excel and other Microsoft Office software