Allocator in Falmouth

Seasalt began in 1981 with a small shop in Penzance, selling workwear to local mariners and practical overalls to artists. Today, we’ve grown into a thriving omnichannel retailer with over 80 UK and Ireland stores, 400+ wholesale stockists, and a growing international and online footprint. As a B Corp and winner of both Drapers “Best Place to Work” and CIPD’s “Best Recognition Programme”, we care deeply about our people, our communities and our long-term impact. Our Head Office teams provide the foundations that empower our people to drive sustainable growth across the UK and international markets.

As an Allocator, you’ll collaborate closely with our Channel Merchandisers and Assistant Channel Merchandisers to make sure the right stock is in the right place at the right time across channels, partners, warehouses, and stores to meet sales demand and achieve targets. Note: This is a full-time, permanent role which could be based either in Cornwall or remotely across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Actioning pricing changes for promos and further reductions of clearance stock.
• Seasonal system administration and maintenance.
• Answering and actioning price/promo related queries through Fresh Service system.
• Establishing and building relationships within the immediate team and across Product, Retail, Online, Warehouse and Partner teams, sharing knowledge and best practice where necessary.
• Preparing initial allocations for retail and clearance stores and partners.
• Maintaining effective replenishment for stores and partners in line with trade, from both a product and store perspective.
• Carrying out operational tasks to ensure systems are accurate and complete in time for wholesale stock dispatch.
• Releasing sales orders for wholesale customers for pick and dispatch in line with the order book; raising and resolving issues that may impact order fulfilment.
• Allocating Wholesale SMS samples to agents within required timeframes.
• Balancing stock between stores, channels and warehouses to satisfy demand for online sales and wholesale orders.
• Understanding category performance by store and key styles, proposing opportunities.
• Being aware of local market risks and opportunities to shape immediate actions and longer-term plans.
• Supporting the Channel Merchandising team with store queries, weekly trade figures, forecasting and ad-hoc tasks as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Highly numerate, able to work with numbers, analyse and report on data.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Problem solving skills.
• Strong commercial aptitude.
• Great communication skills.
• Well organised with effective prioritisation.
• Ability to work toward deadlines.
• Seeks to manage and develop self.
• Previous administrative experience and D365 knowledge would be desirable, but not essential.

Benefits and Culture

• Salary: £25,700 (Band 1)
• 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Attractive 50% employee discount
• Flexible benefits allowance to personalise the benefits package
• Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support
• Pension plan with 7% employer contributions
• Life assurance programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Flexible working opportunities with hybrid approach
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Two days per year paid volunteering opportunities
• Employee networks including the Inclusion Network
• Discount hub with savings on top retailers and gym memberships

At Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We welcome a diverse range of candidates and can adapt the recruitment process as needed. Closing date for applications is 17th April, but roles can close earlier; please apply as soon as you are able.