Allocator - Own Brand - Sportscene

4 months ago


Western Cape, South Africa The Foschini Group Full time

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy
- Dual role, working as an Allocator and Merchandise assistant
- Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis
- Liaising with suppliers, stores and the Distribution Centre regarding stock levels, deliveries and general queries
- 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 and Experience**:

- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Proven working experience as an allocator (1-3 years)
- A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
- A good working knowledge of the current computer software packages (knowledge of Excel, Word & E-mail would be preferable).
- Excels at data analysis and the ability to draw inferences
- Strong business acumen and merchant thinking

**Skills**:

- Analytical Processes
- Commercial Acumen
- Customer Service Delivery
- Planning & Organising
- Policy & Procedures
- Market Research and Analysis
- Supplier Management
- Requirements Analysis
- Strategic eCommerce

**Behaviours**:

- Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, decision making, interpersonal relations, problem solving, teamwork & written communication
- Comfortable and effective influencer.
- You need to be flexible as the environment is very dynamic and priorities can change.
- Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
- Adapts effectively to situations that are complex, uncertain, or lack guidelines and clear information
- Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
- Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
- Develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
- Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation
- Thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation

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