Allocator

<p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:14px;">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.</span></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">As Allocator you will:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Maximise both stock availability and stockturn through best use of auto replenishment and allocation.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Optimise stockturn by highlighting slow selling products and recommending actions to be taken</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Action transfer of stock between stores and DC once agreed and ensure that RTV deadlines are met.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the department, concession performance, best and worst sellers, competitor activity etc.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Input markdown following direction from the Merchandiser/AM.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Work with the DC to resolve queries and to highlight any unresolved problems</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Chase suppliers for delivery of orders within the allocated delivery window and assist with booking in at DC where necessary</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Monitor supplier fulfilment rates on deliveries and highlight any poor suppliers to AM</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Provide weekly, seasonal and ad-hoc analysis for the Buyer and Merchandiser to inform them of risks and opportunities</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Maintain an up to date knowledge of the relevant systems (Retek, Excel, Essbase) and to attend training when required</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0px;font-size:12px;padding:5px 0px;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong style="font-weight:700;">A Bit About You</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:10px;"><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Knowledgeable. You will have strong retail knowledge and a solid understanding of Merchandising</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Organised and proactive. You are able to multi-task, prioritise and work to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">A problem solver. You are able to apply different ways of thinking in different situations</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">A great communicator, both verbal and written. You excel in the relationships you build with stakeholders, able to work across various teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">A proactive team member. You collaborate with the wider Buying and Merchandising teams</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Pacey, positive and flexible. Responsive to business needs, you are happy and comfortable to take responsibility for your tasks</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">All over the numbers. You are analytical and results driven, able to use data to measure performance and identify areas of improvement</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">Systems literate. You are proficient in excel, and other Microsoft Office software, with high levels of accuracy</span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;">An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague</span></li></ul>