- Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy
- 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
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Proven working experience as a allocator (3+ years)
- A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
- Excels at data analysis and the ability to draw inferences
- Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
- Analytical Processes
- Commercial Acumen
- Customer Service Delivery
- Planning & Organising
- Requirements Analysis
- 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.
- 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
- Effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation