Merchandise Allocator
3 weeks ago
**Responsibilities**
- Optimise sales by ensuring stores are stocked with the right amount of product at the right time.
- Identify 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.
**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 years 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
- Need to be accountable, reliable and show leadership ability.
**Job Type**: Permanent
**Salary**: R17,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
**Education**:
- Diploma (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Merchandising Allocation: 4 years (preferred)
Application Deadline: 2023/07/31
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