Allocation Analyst

HOW DOES MY DEPARTMENT DELIVER #AMAZING?

Stock to stores at the right time, in the right depth to maximise sales and profit.

WHAT IS THE AIM & PURPOSE OF MY POSITION?

Allocate stock to stores, ensuring that the correct stock is in the right place at the right time to maximise sales and improve the flow of stock through the business.

AREA OF ACCOUNTABILITY

Planning & Time Management

• Timely allocation of stock to stores in line with business strategy, in collaboration with key stakeholders (Merch, VM, Space, Ops)
• Ensuring all weekly tasks are completed in line with working week framework
  
  

Analysis & Problem Solving

• Analyse product sales and inventory performance, recommend actions to the team.
• Assist in creating department reports upon request
  
  

Technical & Functional Expertise

• FSR parameters reviewed to ensure stock levels maximise product sell through
• Maintain delivery schedule to drive intake and allocation decisions
• Flow line management, all sizes must be available in all stores, communicate to planner any issues before they arise in store.
  
  

Decisive and Action Oriented

• Suggest actions for stock moves between stores and online to maximise full price sell thru
• Review line list and take actions to maximise sell through
• Must be able to prioritise workload, managing daily tasks and ad hoc tasks efficiently
  
  

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO BRING TO THE ROLE TO DELIVER #AMAZING?

• Preferred Formal Education/Qualifications:
• Tertiary qualifications in Finance, Business, Commerce or Retail related degree
  
  

Experience:

• Previous buying office experience desirable
• Must have a "can do" attitude, honesty & integrity.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities/Technology Used:

Strong financial, numerical skills, Ability to interpret trends, General retailing skills, Strong interpersonal skills, Ability to interpret and act on new lines/best sellers/poor sellers, Strong Communication skills, Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook

Judgement Required To Achieve Position Objectives

• Follow department processes

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