Trainee Allocator

4 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Adzuna ZA B C2 Full time

Division: Garment
Job Tittle: Stock Allocator / Inventory Controller / Planner
Location: Durban North

Knowledge, Skills and abilities required
  • Above average knowledge of excel, retail system and general computer skills
  • Must be able to run pivot tables and do vlookup function on excel.
  • Good communication skills in order to follow up with stores on queries.
  • Good people skills in order to deal with other departments.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Ability to process accurately and work diligently.
  • Good time management skills and ability to multitask.
  • Above average analytical, communication and presentation skills.
  • Highly numerate and able to identify trends.
  • Min 3-5 yrs allocating in the retail sector as an allocator (apparel/ access / footwear is preferable)
  • Matric required some tertiary qualification would be advantageous
  • Must be able to handle a pressurised environment
  • Good organisational skills

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating Stock Control Operations with Warehouse
  • Analysing Supply Chain Data to Ensure the Uninterrupted Availability of Stock
  • Forecasting Supply and Demand to Prevent Overstocking and Running Out of Stock
  • Planning Stock Allocation for Each Store
  • Organising Stock Transfers and Movement Within The business
  • Monitor Slow Sellers and Take Action to Reduce Prices Or Set Promotions as required.
  • Responsible for optimising sales by ensuring stores are stocked with the right amount of product at the right time.
  • Identifying opportunities and proposing these to the Planner.
  • Prepare store covers by subcategory weekly and report to planner with action plan.
  • Prepare consolidations / direct transfers as necessary and report to all key stakeholders.
  • Prepare post allocation report and present to planner weekly.
  • Action post allocations weekly.
  • Prepare templates and action new initiative allocations according to performance and presentation stock by store grade.
  • Prepare store grading every 3 months and present to planner.
  • Action new item allocations according to grading templates and historical performance.
  • Action core item allocations according to store needs from inventory listing.
  • Report and manage stock levels in new stores.
  • Report the stock levels of new stores in weekly Store Ops meeting.
Take initiative and drive the business forward
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