Merchandise Allocator; Fashion Retail | Retail | M&S | UAE

Job Requisition Overview of the role

Allocator is responsible for sending stock to all the stores situated in different regions. He/she will be in charge to ensure that the merchandise bought for a season is allocated in accordance with Store Catalogue. His/her KPI is to ensure all stores are on full stock availability during launch of a season and during any new store openings. He/she is also responsible in making sure that the allocation of products is done based on appropriate size ratio set for each of the markets.

He/she will be in charge of maintaining the master data file.

• Season Launch allocation
• New Stores allocation
• Maintain stock levels based on sales (BTF adjustments)
• Stock consolidation when required
• Ensure 100% stock availability on Core lines
• Special allocation of stock to support special events

• Accurate BTF setting
• Accurate Ratio setting
• Purchase order and Delivery order creation
• Update flagging in stock file

• Generate accurate Reports
• Stock availability (buys vs GRN)
• Stock fulfilment (stores plan vs actual)

• Assist in updating the report
• Analyse availability
• Analyse plan option vs actual option

• Assist in weekly store communication
• Assist in weekly trade communication
• Assist in creating picture planograms

• Excellent computer skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Quick learner
• Attention to Detail
• Highly Numerate
• Good Communicator
• Optimistic Attitude
• Knowledge of SAP an additional advantage

• Bachelor Degree (Post Graduate with advertising background preferred)
• 3-4 years’ experience in Fashion retail industry as an allocator.
• Delighting Our Customers
• Collaboration
• Taking Initiative
• Drive for Results
• Good Personality
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Able to work at pace with an impatience to get things done
• Resilient and driven, with the desire to succeed
• Passionate about their work with a can-do attitude
• Strong/excellent attention to detail