Allocator - @Home at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy
• Dual role, working as an Allocator and Merchandise assistant
• Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis
• Liaising with suppliers, stores and the Distribution Centre regarding stock levels, deliveries and general queries
• Monitoring the delivery of stock and take appropriate action
• Replenishment management
• Effective communication with stores & Operations.
• 24 Hour SLA to respond to store queries
• Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action
• Regular store visits where appropriate

Qualification and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Proven working experience as an Allocator (3+ years)
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work
• Excels at data analysis and the ability to draw inferences
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking

Skills:

• Analytical Processes
• Commercial Acumen
• Customer Service Delivery
• Planning & Organising
• Policy & Procedures
• Market Research and Analysis
• Analytical Processess

Behaviors:

• Builds Networks - establishes and nurtures internal and external relationships in order to create robust, and mutually beneficial, partnerships
• Demonstrates Self-awareness - accurately perceives and reflects on personal strengths and areas of development
• Drives Results - sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behavior, approach, and decision-making based on the situation