Primary Purpose of Role
The Merchandise Allocator is responsible for:
- Facilitating the allocation and replenishment of merchandise by SKU
- Determining, reviewing, and maintaining optimum stock levels at the distribution centre and the retail stores
- Support the Planners in the replenishment and allocation of stock in line with brand strategy
Key Skills Qualifications and Experience
Prerequisite Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in a similar merchandising role
- Sound knowledge of footwear and fashion distribution and supply principles
- Intermediate to advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent communication, numerical and analytical skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to take a proactive approach and think strategically
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Education/Qualifications/Memberships:
- Fashion Degree or similar an advantage
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in
- merchandising allocations
- Previous experience in the retail environment is an advantage
- Proven ability to understand data and analytics and able to provide recommendations as a result
- A good understanding of merchandise and inventory basics
Key Result Areas and Key Responsibilities
A. Operational Excellence
- Facilitate the allocation and replenishment of merchandise by SKU.
- Ensure accurate model stocks in auto
- replenishment to reduce ‘out-of-stocks’.
- Coordinate inter-store transfers of merchandise.
- Analyse product flow and sales trends to accurately forecast future product needs.
- Analyse sales trends and identifying opportunities and risks.
- Monitor and manage receipts and deliveries into store and DC.
- Manage and co-ordinate new stores stock package.
- Assist the Planner in the pre-season planning process and grid quantifications using quantitative and qualitative information.
- Additional ad hoc duties as required
B. Store Support
- Ensure stores are at the forefront of all activity in relation to merchandising and stock allocation processes.
- Address store enquires regarding stocks/deliveries.
C. Reporting and administration
- Weekly reporting as required.
- Ensure data integrity in data systems.
- Adhere to all relevant compliance standards.
- General administrative duties required to support the team.