Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation

 

Responsible for the execution of all Allocations and Replenishment for the DTC Concept Stores. Manage the implementation of the allocation strategy. Deliver thorough analysis for initial allocations, ensuring optimum stock availability. Manage replenishment through quick and efficient reactions to drive profitable stock investment.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Plan and execute allocations to ensure that store needs are covered Ensure optimal initial volumes to achieve store sales plans. Provide accurate information to deliver effective replenishment to stores   Active participation in departmental analysis down to store and size to enable trade  Manage launches including tracking launch stock inbound as well as outbound. Attend Launch meetings and feedback to Concept Store team. Execute new store opening store plan. Support the planning lead in the execution of markdowns and price changes. Effective use of reports available for analysis Work closely with Field team to manage store queries as well sending comms to stores. Leverage relationships with cross-functional teams (e.g. DC, Operations, CTC, Omni channel) to obtain information necessary to achieve business objectives.  

 

Key Relationships

 

Retail Back Office Retail Store Operations. Warehouse Contacts – Supply Chain Concept Store HUB Merchandise team Brand, Omnichannel teams

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set Efficient and accurate attention to detail  Good working knowledge of computer software (MS Word, PowerPoint) Intermediate to advanced working experience on Excel Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set Ability to work collaboratively within a team Ability to work under pressure. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.

 

 

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualification

 

Relevant retail/ business qualification. 2+ years retail experience (minimum).