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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Allocators are also responsible for executing the merchandise distribution strategy, as well as act as a point of contact for stores and operations for product requirements
- The portfolio entails the strategic inbound and outbound management of inventory from supplier through the DC and finally to stores
- Support the planner with promotion plan and briefs
- Set up and provide weekly updates on performance
- Liaising with suppliers
- Providing feedback and relevant information to internal and external stakeholders
Qualifications and Experience:
- Matric essential (+ Relevant Tertiary Qualification)
- Store allocations experience (2 years)
- Excels at data analysis and the ability to draw inferences
Skills:
- High Anaytical Skills
- Customer Service Delivery
- Planning & Organising
- A high degree of numeracy
- Market Research and Analysis
- Requirements Analysis
Behaviours:
- Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
- Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
- 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
- Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
- 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.
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