Allocator - TFG Sportscene at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

• The portfolio entails the strategic inbound and outbound management of inventory from supplier through the DC and finally to stores. 
• Allocators are also responsible for formulating and executing a merchandise distribution strategy, as well as act as a point of contact for stores and operations for product requirements and require dedicated administration. 
• Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy 
• Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis 
• Monitoring the delivery of stock and take appropriate action 
• Replenishment management 
• Effective communication with stores & Operations. 
• Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action 
• Regular store visits where appropriate 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric essential (+ Relevant Tertiary Qualification) 

Experience Required

• 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: 

• Must have excellent skills with MS Office (Excel at an advanced level) and/or other Business Intelligence Tools/ Planning Tools
• Analytical Processes 
• Commercial Acumen 
• Contract Management 
• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures 
• Market Research and Analysis 
• Supplier Management 
• Global Sourcing 
• Strategic eCommerce 

Competencies for success:

• Organised, thorough and systematic oriented
• High level of attention to detail
• Computer literate
• Can work under pressure
• Be able to work under pressure
• Be able to work on deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A high service orientation and enjoy working in a team