Key Responsibilities:
- Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy
- Dual role, working as an Allocator and Merchandise assistant
- Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis
- Liaising with suppliers, stores and the Distribution Centre regarding stock levels, deliveries and general queries
- Monitoring the delivery of stock and taking appropriate action
- Replenishment management
- Effective communication with stores & Operations.
- Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action
- Regular store visits where appropriate
Qualifications and Experience:
- A relevant tertiary qualification
- Proven working experience as an allocator (3+ years)
Skills:
- 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
- Analytical Processes
- Customer Service Delivery
- Planning & Organising
- 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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