Allocator

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Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing allocation and ranging instructions and the input of the planned ranging

• Responsible for reviewing performance by store/region/country and MG/profit block/key styles/theme, undertaking ad-hoc analysis of the above and reporting back to the Assistant Branch Merchandiser with any findings.

• Make stock and distribution suggestions ensuring optimized levels to help maximize sales and profit.

• Prepare for the weekly distribution review - review the distribution forecast and intake plan. Discuss appropriate actions (initial increase, grade change etc) and best sellers, suggesting and taking actions on new and existing styles

• Attend other appropriate weekly team and BMD meetings

• Highlight best & worst performing styles, understand the causes and propose appropriate actions

• Monitor size availability and sell through by size, suggesting and taking action where necessary

• Conduct store visits with the Assistant Branch Merchandiser with particular focus on stock allocation levels and product mix/grades

• Build new stores and relocating store stock packages to set plan, highlighting any issues. Also help complete other work for new openings, concepts, closures, range introductions/exits, etc.

• Attending product meetings where possible – contribute opportunities where possible

Technical Skills
• Computer literate – Quantum, Excel, data warehouse reporting
• Logical
• Analytical
• Numerate
• Accurate with a proactive approach to problem solving
Other Key Skills
• A proactive, preventative approach
• Good initiative and problem-solving skills
• Fashion aware

Knowledge and Experience
• Commercial awareness
• Previous Retail/Distributor/Allocator experience preferred but not essential

Minimum level of education or qualifications
Completed Secondary education