Senior Allocator

We are currently recruiting for an Senior Allocator to sit within the Europe team, based in our London office. You will be reporting into the Senior Inventory Controller, working closely with the wider International Branch Merchandising team, Core Merchandising Planning, Store Operations, Logistics, In store Merchandising, IT teams, and the Global Headquarters.

This is an opportunity for someone with at least three to five years of experience within a stock planning, inventory management or branch merchandising function.

What you will be responsible for:

Through forecasting and analysis (utilising excel) determining the appropriate stock levels by week, month and season and ensuring settings reflect these targets, review progress, and take necessary actions to ensure KPI’s are achieved

Undertaking relevant analysis and use available reporting to make decisions and determine action plans for both department and country responsibilities

Managing settings for the auto allocation system to ensure company plans are being achieved

Ensuring stock consolidations are actioned on a weekly basis to optimise inventory across all channels

Working with store operations to highlight any outstanding issues and provide solutions where necessary

Liaising closely with Logistics to ensure the end-to-end stock movement is cost and time effective

Supporting the continuous development of processes and procedures to drive efficiencies in the department.

3 years experience in branch/allocation or international merchandising is needed

Previous experience within the fashion retail industry is an advantage but not a must

Detailed understanding of relevant metrics and KPI’s relating to inventory management

Analytical and numerate with advanced excel skills required, manual data handling and anlaysis from multiple sources

Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team using own initiative

Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the business.

26 days of paid leave per holiday year + 8 bank holidays

Staff Discount 30%

Global Profit Share Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Medical Care (optional)

Private Pension Scheme (optional)

Travel to work loan scheme

Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office

Social events throughout the year

Seasonal Sample Sales

Volunteer Day – twice a year

Great Location – Close to transport links, underground Piccadilly and Oxford Street stations. Close by to shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms