Allocator - Markham
TFG The Foschini Group · Western Cape
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- The Allocator is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Merchandise Strategy by conducting store and merchandise-related analysis. They liaise with suppliers, stores, and the Distribution Centre regarding stock levels, deliveries, and general queries, ensuring effective stock management and timely delivery of stock.
Responsibilities
- The portfolio entails the strategic inbound and outbound management of inventory from supplier through the DC and finally to stores.
- Allocators are also responsible for formulating and executing a merchandise distribution strategy, as well as act as a point of contact for stores and operations for product requirements and require dedicated administration.
- Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy
- Store and merchandise-related style and sizing analysis
- Monitoring the delivery of stock and take appropriate action
- Replenishment management
- Effective communication with stores & Operations.
- Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action
- Regular store visits where appropriate
Qualifications
- Matric essential + Relevant Tertiary Qualification
- 1-2 Store allocations experience required
- A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
- Excels at data analysis and the ability to draw inferences
- Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
Skills
- Must have excellent skills with MS Office Excel at an intermediate level and/or other Business Intelligence Tools/ Planning Tools
- Analytical Processes
- Commercial Acumen
- Planning & Organising
- Policy & Procedures
- Market Research and Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Strategic eCommerce
Behaviours
- Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
- Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
- Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation