Allocator (Markham)

Responsibilities

• The portfolio entails the strategic inbound and outbound management of inventory from supplier through the DC and finally to stores. 
• Allocators are also responsible for formulating and executing a merchandise distribution strategy, as well as act as a point of contact for stores and operations for product requirements and require dedicated administration. 
• Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy 
• Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis 
• Monitoring the delivery of stock and take appropriate action 
• Replenishment management 
• Effective communication with stores & Operations. 
• Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action 
• Regular store visits where appropriate

Qualifications

• Matric essential (+ relevant tertiary qualification) 
• Allocator experience required
• 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

Skills

• Must have excellent skills with MS Office (Excel at an intermediate level) and/or other Business Intelligence Tools/ Planning Tools
• Analytical Processes 
• Commercial Acumen 
• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures 
• Market Research and Analysis 
• Supplier Management 
• Strategic eCommerce

Behaviours

• 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

• 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.