Allocator - Food | Retail | Marks & Spencer | UAE

Al-Futtaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Dubai is seeking an Allocator to manage stock distribution across stores. The role emphasizes maintaining stock levels during seasonal launches and supports new store openings. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in fashion retail, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail. The position requires a proactive approach and excellent communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years’ experience in the fashion retail industry as an allocator.
• Customer focus, collaboration, initiative, results-driven attitude.
• Ability to work at pace with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for distributing stock to all stores across different regions.
• Ensure full stock availability during seasonal launches and new store openings.
• Generate accurate business reports on stock availability.

Skills

Excellent computer skills

Advanced Excel skills

Quick learner

Attention to detail

Highly numerate

Good communication skills

Optimistic attitude

Knowledge of SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Postgraduate preferred

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 170973

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions: automotive, financial services, real estate, retail, and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. The group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enable continuous growth and expansion, responding to the changing needs of its customers within the societies in which it operates.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, and integrity, Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each day.

Overview of the role :

The Allocator is responsible for distributing stock to all stores across different regions. The role involves ensuring that merchandise bought for a season is allocated according to the Store Catalogue. The KPI is to ensure full stock availability during seasonal launches and new store openings. The Allocator must also ensure product allocation aligns with appropriate size ratios for each market and maintain the master data file.

What you will do :

Description of Accountability :

Stock Allocation

• Season Launch allocation
• New Stores allocation
• Maintain stock levels based on sales (BTF adjustments)
• Stock consolidation when required
• Ensure 100% stock availability on core lines
• Special allocation of stock to support special events

System Maintenance / Housekeeping

• Accurate BTF setting
• Accurate Ratio setting
• Purchase order and Delivery order creation
• Update flagging in stock file

Business Reports

• Generate accurate reports
• Stock availability (buys vs GRN)
• Stock fulfillment (store plan vs actual)

Analysis

• Assist in updating reports
• Analyze availability
• Analyze plan vs actual fulfillment

Communication

• Assist in weekly store communication
• Assist in weekly trade communication
• Assist in creating picture planograms

Required Skills to be successful :

• Excellent computer skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Quick learner
• Attention to detail
• Highly numerate
• Good communication skills
• Optimistic attitude
• Knowledge of SAP (an advantage)

What equips you for the role :

• Bachelor's Degree (Postgraduate preferred)
• 3-4 years’ experience in the fashion retail industry as an allocator
• Customer focus, collaboration, initiative, results-driven attitude
• Good personality and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work at pace with a proactive approach
• Resilient and driven with a desire to succeed
• Passionate and positive attitude
• Strong attention to detail

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