Allocator

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

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, you will work closely with Product Merchandising teams, Buying, Logistics, Retail, and Omni-channel teams.

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
• Work with the Product Merchandising Team to 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 and/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

At Hunkemöller we create moments that matter together. Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands 2025, which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.

Together Tomorrow – Join a retailer that's on the move to be better for our planet, better for people, better together! From diversity & inclusion, reducing waste, to product care and how we work with our suppliers, our Together Tomorrow initiative reflects what we do and helps drive change across our business. Ready to help us achieve our ambitious goals? Wherever you'll start working with us, if in Stores or our HQs, you can contribute!

WE OFFER YOU

• 25 holidays per annum, based on a fulltime role
• Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days
• 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
• Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops
• As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemöller 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
• Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks

By leveraging data-driven insights we build the ultimate product assortment that fully optimises sales and profit across all of our trading channels.