Allocator - Cape Town at Truworths

Job Description
We have an opportunity within the Distribution Department based at the Truworths Head Office.

The Distribution Department is the point of contact between the Truworths Distribution Centre (TDC) and the Merchandise Departments at Head Office. The team of Allocators in the Distribution Department is responsible for creating the allocations of individual merchandise orders; essentially creating the instruction of how the merchandise should be distributed from TDC to stores across the continent.

The role of the Allocator supports that of the whole merchandising team. This position can be a very admin-focused role, but it is important within the business’ objective; Allocators play an essential role in ultimately distributing stock to stores, where it can be sold to our customers.

Your role would be to ensure that stock is directed to stores in the right volumes at the right time in order to optimise profitability. This would include replenishing to stores by looking at the sales of individual branches, and the Allocator will often be the first point of contact for the stores to the merchandising teams. Therefore, attention to detail is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Distribute stock
• Manage a sample portfolio
• Add duty codes to individual styles
• Compile weekly reports and respond to feedback from the merchandise teams
• Liaise with TDC staff to resolve queries
• Interbranch samples
• Act as back-up for other areas in the department (if and when required)

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• An understanding of financial plans that come through on quarterly basis, Freestyler, RMS Viewer, Size curves, JDA, BDM (Distribution Centre system)
• Good administration skills
• Experience in a retail or logistics background advantageous

Competencies
Technical:

• Numerical ability
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel

Behavioural:

• Energetic
• Proactive
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• High attention to detail
• Team player