Allocator / Merchandising Administrator

Merchandising Administrator / Allocator

GBP22K

Portsmouth

12 Month Contract

Main Duties

• Understand and be aware of the department strategy, and produce historical analysis as required.
• Ensure all contracts are updated and reported correctly on the system and intake reports.
• Be aware of forecast and plan sales, intake, stock and markdown.
• Review style, category and channel performance and make suggestions for the replenishment and movement of warehouse stock.
• Liaise with suppliers, imports and logistics on all deliveries and deal with queries as they arise.
• Responsible for the availability of stock to ensure 100% launch and that intake targets are achieved
• Carry out all allocation and replenishment activity to ensure prompt and effective distribution of stock, maximising availability across channels and ensure that target branch stock levels are maintained.
• Build a sound knowledge of the store portfolio through contact with retail and store visits, to further feedback into allocation decisions.
• Carry out branch merchandising in line with central planning recommendations, in order to potentialise good store performance and to deal with problem stores.
• Ensure new store packages meet all deadlines and stock levels in accordance with central planning.
• Ensure all Warehouse and store queries are dealt with efficiently and quickly.

Knowledge and Experience

• Good communication skills - management and crew level.
• Good Numerical skills, able to interpret and present figures.
• Able to organise and prioritise.
• Team working.
• Experience of Excel
• Understanding of customer profile competitors and product offer.
• Basic understanding of merchandising working practices and terminology.