Allocator - Markham

The Allocator is responsible for supporting the implementation of the Merchandise Strategy by conducting store and merchandise-related analysis. They liaise with suppliers, stores, and the Distribution Centre regarding stock levels, deliveries, and general queries, ensuring effective stock management and timely delivery of stock.

Responsibilities

• The portfolio entails the strategic inbound and outbound management of inventory from supplier through the DC and finally to stores.
• Allocators are also responsible for formulating and executing a merchandise distribution strategy, as well as act as a point of contact for stores and operations for product requirements and require dedicated administration.
• Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy
• Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis
• 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

• Matric essential (+ Relevant Tertiary Qualification)
• 1-2 Store allocations experience required
• 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

Skills

• Must have excellent skills with MS Office (Excel at an intermediate level) and/or other Business Intelligence Tools/ Planning Tools
• Analytical Processes
• Commercial Acumen
• Planning & Organising
• Policy & Procedures
• Market Research and Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Strategic eCommerce

Behaviours

• Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation

Preference will be given but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.