Allocator

Working as an Allocator within the Branch Merchandising function, which is part of the Merchandising and Planning department, you will contribute to ensure the optimum stock levels are maintained in all locations, Offline and Online, to maximize sales and profit.

Your tasks

You will manage the flow of stock and effectively distribute the stock to Stores and Ecommerce channels. The allocator monitors category and store sales, manages and resolves store queries, creates reports, and recommends actions to improve stock availability and individual store performance.

Reporting to the Branch Merchandiser within the Branch Merchandising Team, working closely with Product Merchandising teams, Buying, Logistics, Retail and Omni-channel team(s).

Tasks and responsibilities

Allocation & stock management

• Allocate initial stock to stores based on the Assortment plan and Allocation matrix
• Build and manage stock levels in Stores and Online
• Recommend actions for stock issues, slow sellers, fast sellers
• Set up, review & amend replenishment parameters and styles eligibility to ensure the correct stock is being allocated to the correct country/channel
• Responsible for building New Store Opening stock packages
• Propose and implement inter store transfers and movement of stock to achieve optimal stock balances

Reporting

• Produce daily/weekly/monthly reports as required
• Working with the Product Merchandising Team, recommend changes to the future quarterly plan, based upon current performance
• Create analysis on country/channel/location performance at department/category or sub category level with the aim of highlighting opportunities or risks and propose appropriate actions to maximize opportunities & mitigate risks

Other

• Conduct regular store visits & maintain frequent contact with Store & Omni-Channel teams
• Collaborate with Logistics team to ensure the correct flow of goods
• Participate in weekly team meetings on trading

Ideal profile

• Analytical, organized, structured & accurate
• Team player, resilient, flexible
• Willingness to learn & be exposed to new tasks or challenges
• You like to look for patterns, problem solving & have a “Can Do” attitude
• Excel skills and numeric ability
• Some experience within merchandising &/or retail preferable but not essential
• Some experience in retail allocation systems would be a plus
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment

We offer you

Hybrid work

Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.

Buy & sell days

Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days.

Hunkemoller Academy

Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops.

25 holidays

You will get 25 holidays per annum, based on a fulltime role.

25-55% staff discount

Our products are much loved with our employees. As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemoller products. On some Mondays we have an additional sale on our newest collections. On top of the 25% discount, you will receive an additional 25 - 35% discount.

Work from abroad

Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks!