Allocator Sports

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

Job summary

A global well-being company in Dubai is seeking a professional to oversee the allocation process within its Sports division. The role involves managing product distribution, analyzing inventory data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize stock levels and support operational efficiency. Candidates should have experience in allocation or inventory management and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in allocation or inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee product distribution across retail outlets.
• Manage the allocation process for the Sports Common division.
• Generate data-driven reports to track performance.

Job description

GMG is a global well-being company retailing distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport everyday goods health and beauty properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years GMG is a valued partner of choice for the worlds most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East North Africa and Asia GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports Dropkick Supercare Pharmacy Farm Fresh Klassic and international brands like Nike Columbia Converse Timberland Vans Mama Sitas and McCain.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will oversee the allocation process within the Sports Common business unit ensuring optimal product distribution across retail outlets under GMG. The role focuses on balancing inventory aligning stock with consumer demand and executing effective merchandising strategies.
• The incumbent will work closely with the Merchandising team to implement allocation plans that enhance the operational efficiency and financial performance of the Sports division.
• The incumbent will manage the end-to-end allocation process for the Sports Common division analyzing sales data and planned inventory distribution.
• The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor inventory levels ensuring alignment with sales targets and seasonal trends.
• The incumbent will generate data-driven reports to track performance and inform future allocation decisions.
• They will also ensure timely replenishment of products in high-performing outlets while addressing underperforming stock through redistribution strategies.
• The incumbent will oversee the adherence to GMGs allocation guidelines implementing improvements based on market insights.
• They will support in evaluating promotional and markdown strategies to optimize stock turnover.
• The incumbent will also liaise with logistics to resolve any supply chain disruptions affecting product flow.