Merchandise Allocator (Fashion Retail) | Retail | M&S | UAE – Al Futtaim Group

Overview of the role:

Allocator is responsible for sending stock to all the stores situated in different regions. He/she will be in charge to ensure that the merchandise bought for a season is allocated in accordance with Store Catalogue. His/her KPI is to ensure all stores are on full stock availability during launch of a season and during any new store openings. He/she is also responsible in making sure that the allocation of products is done based on appropriate size ratio set for each of the markets. He/she will be in charge of maintaining the master data file.

What you will do:-

Description of Accountability:

Stock Allocation

• Season Launch allocation
• New Stores allocation
• Maintain stock levels based on sales (BTF adjustments)
• Stock consolidation when required
• Ensure 100% stock availability on Core lines
• Special allocation of stock to support special events

System Maintenance/house keeping

• Accurate BTF setting
• Accurate Ratio setting
• Purchase order and Delivery order creation
• Update flagging in stock file

Business Reports

• Generate accurate Reports
• Stock availability (buys vs GRN)
• Stock fulfilment (stores plan vs actual)

Analysis

• Assist in updating the report
• Analyse availability
• Analyse plan option vs actual option

Communication

• Assist in weekly store communication
• Assist in weekly trade communication
• Assist in creating picture planograms

Job Details

Preferred Candidate

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