Allocator - Accessories

22 hours ago

Cape Town, South Africa Cape Union Mart - Poetry - Head Office Full time

An opportunity has become available in our Poetry Department for a confident, energetic and resilient merchandise allocator, who has the strong analytical, logical reasoning and numerical abilities required to oversee the allocations for Poetry Accessories in adherence to the Cape Union Mart Group standards.

**Duties and responsibilities**:
Working with planners and buyers to fully implement the merchandise strategy
Implement the allocation strategy according to store turnover and profile
Ensure allocations are done effectively based on trade and store performance
Analytical support and feedback to influence the planning and buying teams
Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis
Reporting and recommendations regarding store performance - this role plays a crucial link between stores and the merchandise team
Liaising with suppliers, stores and the Distribution Centre regarding queries
Monitoring the delivery of stock and take appropriate action
Replenishment management
Effective communication with stores and field
Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action
Regular store visits where appropriate
Experience and qualifications
Matric/Grade 12 is essential
A qualification in a related field will be beneficial
MS Office skills and/or other planning tools (Excel at an advanced level)
Experience with PLM and Oracle will be advantageous
Competencies required
Self-leader
Team collaborator and passionate
Accurate and detail-oriented
Able to effectively time manage
Able to plan, problem-solve and forecast
Resilient and tenacious in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
A high degree of numeracy and a detailed and strategic approach to work
The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to show initiative and be resourceful
Sound decision-making ability

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