Allocator (Fixed Term)

YOUR MISSION

The Allocator plays a vital role in ensuring the right products are in the right stores at the right time. This role supports the merchandising strategy by managing inventory allocation optimising stock levels and collaborating with planning buying and operations teams to drive sales and profitability.

Please note this is a 6-month fixed term opportunity.

• Allocate products to stores based on performance capacity and regional needs

• Monitor stock levels and ensure alignment with sales trends and business goals

• Adjust allocations in response to trading data store feedback and market changes

• Oversee automated replenishment systems and make manual adjustments when needed

• Resolve stock shortages and overstock issues to maintain healthy inventory levels

• Support product launches seasonal events and promotional campaigns with timely allocations

• Collaborate with DTC planning and merchandising teams to align allocation strategies

• Communicate with store teams to address inventory queries and gather feedback

• Analyse allocation results and implement improvements where needed

• Track and report key metrics including sell-through stock coverage and inventory health

YOUR TALENT

• Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising Supply Chain or a related field

• 12 years experience in retail allocation inventory management or merchandise planning

• Experience in the fashion lifestyle sportswear or consumer goods industries preferred

• Understanding of bricks-and-mortar and omnichannel retail operations is a plus

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables VLOOKUP etc.)

• Familiarity with retail allocation systems (e.g. SAP JDA Oracle)

• Experience with reporting tools such as Tableau or Power BI

• Basic understanding of ERP systems and inventory management processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

• Highly organised with effective time management

• Self-motivated proactive and detail-oriented

• Fluent in English