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 taking appropriate action

• Replenishment management

• Effective communication with stores & Operations.

• Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action

• Regular store visits where appropriate

Qualifications and Experience:

• A relevant tertiary qualification

• Proven working experience as an allocator (3+ years)

Skills:

• 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

• Analytical Processes

• Customer Service Delivery

• Planning & Organising

• Requirements Analysis

Behaviours:

• 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 behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act