Merchandise Allocator

Job Summary:

• RPO Recruitment is currently hiring a dedicated and detail-oriented Merchandise Allocator for our client in the retail industry. As a Merchandise Allocator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring optimal merchandise allocation and inventory management to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• To allocate stock according to scientific and demographic criteria.
• Ensuring optimal allocations based on units received and type of product to avoid over and under stocks in stores.
• To replenish stock according to store sales.
• To ensure stores do not run out of stock when stock is available.
• To ensure stores are not over stocked.
• To ensure stock is replenished timeously
• To rectify uneven distribution of stock.
• To ensure optimal sales by ensuring stock in the correct stores.
• To ensure cost constraints are adhered to.
• Identify stock that needs to be marked down / promoted / repriced.
• Markdowns to be communicated to the relevant stores.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• 3-5 years in an allocator role
• Proficient in MS Office-Excel and Dolfin
• Previous experience as a merchandise allocator in the retail industry.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in merchandise allocation software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.