Allocator - Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Union Mart International
Description
An opportunity has become available at our Head Office (Cape Town) within Old Khaki for a Merchandise Allocator specifically in the Old Khaki Mens Apparel Department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement the Allocation strategy according to store turnover and profile
- Ensure allocations are done effectively based on trade and store performance
- Analytical support and feedback to influence the Planning and Buying teams
- Store and merchandiserelated (style and sizing) analysis
- Reporting and recommendations regarding store performance this role plays a crucial link between stores and the merchandise team
- Replenishment management
- Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action
- Regular store visits where appropriate
- Liaising effectively with stores, suppliers, customers, shipping, and marketing
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required
- 12 years experience as a Allocator/ Store Planner within a retail environment
- Matric & Graduate qualification in a related field
- Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced Excel
- Reporting systems
- Proficiency in Enterprise Planning would be beneficial
- A high degree of numeracy and a detailed and strategic approach to work
Competencies and Traits
- A passion for keeping up to date with product trends
- Good articulation with excellent English written & verbal communication skills
- Sound numerical, analytical thinking & logical problemsolving skills
- Strong planning, organizing, administrating and coordinating skills
- Ability to work independently, selflead and use initiative
- Methodical, detailorientated, and accurate
- Deadline and outcomes focused
- Resilient and tenacious in a pressurized, fastpaced, and everchanging environment
- Ability to resolve conflict
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization
- An eagerness to learn
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