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We are looking for

Allocator

to support our Team. (ID 3345)

What you will do

• Ensure the most profitable balance of inventory by store through initial allocation, replenishment, and store transfers according to objective criteria
• Analyse, plan and forecast appropriate inventory levels by store and SKU
• Create daily reports for review of KPIs to track performance by country/region/store, gender/division, style. Analyse data and report findings to the Allocation Manager.
• Align delivery schedule together with Logistics and other sales channels
• Review and understand buying strategy to develop initial allocation strategy
• Optimize merchandise assortment to adjust the inventory in the allocation according to objective criteria
• Examine inventory performance to adjust allocation strategies
• Prepare for weekly Distribution Meeting to discuss appropriate actions like e.g. initial increases, cluster changes, suggestions on new and existing styles
• Execute store to store transfers to maximize sales and minimize risks for own retail stores
• Execute cross-channel transfers to maximize sales and minimize outlet returns
• Manage retail store inventories in order to minimize outlet returns
• Incorporate information regarding new, closing and rebuild stores in allocation strategy
• Provide clear communication to managers, the Allocation team and internal counterparts
• Prepare weekly forecast of allocation quantities for Logistics and Retail Operations
• Analyse sales contribution and sell through by size, create size curve proposals for the purchase and for the initial allocation

Here is what you'll need

• Completed university degree preferable in business administration with focus on trade with first experience in a comparable position or Job-specific training with several years of working experience in combination with specialized further training in a related sector
• Knowledge of inventory management
• IT knowledge
• Strategic thinking
• Well-developed analytical ability
• Ability to quickly grasp concepts
• Clear written and oral communication
• Works well with all business partners
• Very good command of English spoken and written

Are you a good match for this Job?

Then please submit an application with your salary expectations and an indication of your earliest starting date.