Allocator

ROLE PROFILE:

Responsible for maximising sales through stock optimisation, whilst acting as a key point of contact for stores operational teams.Working closely with the merchandising team to deliver sales stock and profit targets by providing accurate and timely administration to support the department and wider business.

Utilises historical performance and analysis data to advise and collaborate on allocation decisions. Partners with keystakeholders to ensure stock is in the right place, and at the right time across the store estate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inventory Control and Trading

Creates, maintains, and utilises accurate reporting on inventory KPIs to ensure robust stock management.

Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement, ensuring a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and completed within deadlines.

Trading

Responsible for maintaining your group of stores, identifying, and mitigating risks whilst maximising profit opportunities and acting quickly on critical issues. Keep up to date with market trends and remain aware of how these trends can impact sales targets.

Promotional Activity

Accurately and collaboratively communicates promotional plans to store operational teams, ensuring details are clear, realistic, and that teams are setup for success.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly organised and professional. Attention to detail and accuracy is key
• Excellent communication skills. Written and verbal
• Makes an active, supportive, and positive contribution across the buying and merchandising team
• Actively aims to provide great customer service to area and store teams
• Strong computer literacy: Excel is essential with strong numeracy skills
• Analytical skills and solution-orientated thinking
• Effective at prioritizing workload and with a flexible attitude to change in priorities
• Able to work on own initiative and be pro-active.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work experience in jewellery or pre-owned product.