Allocator

Crew Clothing Head Office; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Uniform allowance

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Training and career development

Supportive and rewarding culture

Job summary

Crew Clothing is seeking an Allocator to manage stock levels across stores, plan allocations, and coordinate delivery schedules with suppliers. The role involves regular merchandising analysis and building stock programs for new stores to ensure availability.

The candidate should demonstrate strong numerical ability, Excel proficiency, and a good grasp of distribution principles, with precision, organisation, and collaborative skills to thrive in a busy team.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• An understanding of the principles of distribution and stock management.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong levels of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Capable of working to tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Dedicated and responsible approach to job role.
• Ability to work both independently and within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Allocation/Stock control: Allocate and manage stock levels to plan in line with grading strategy. Input initial allocation parameters on the system. Set up and manage delivery schedules with suppliers to achieve high launch availability. Carry out regular branch merchandising analysis and maintain balanced product offer in stores. Build opening stock packages for new stores. Progress chase orders and build relationships with suppliers. Maintain regular contact with stores and carry out stock transfers when necessary.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Stock management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Work under pressure

Independent & team work

Reliability

Tools

Excel

Job description

Allocator

Kingston-Upon-Thames (4 days in office, 1 day from home) 37.5 hours per week

At Crew Clothing, we believe clothes are about so much more than “just clothes”. Designed with the spirit of the south coast in every stitch, our crossed oars are a mark of timeless British style. These are clothes for life’s best moments.

We believe in collaboration, kindness and creativity, in celebrating our successes and championing our customer at every step of the way. From ’93 to now, people have been at the heart of everything we do. It’s in our name – Crew.

Responsibilities

Allocation/Stock control

• Allocate and manage stock levels to plan in line with grading strategy.
• Input initial allocation parameters on the system.
• To set up and manage delivery schedules, working with suppliers to achieve high launch availability.
• Carry out regular branch merchandising analysis and take action to maintain balanced product offer in all stores.
• Build opening stock packages for new stores.
• Progress chase orders and build relationships with suppliers.
• Maintain regular contact with stores directly and carry out stock transfers when necessary.

Analysis / Administration

• Produce sales, stock, profit and trend analysis as required by Merchandiser.
• Process orders and update deliveries.
• Maintain data and keep all records updated.
• Liaise with distribution, stores and suppliers
• Carry out any ad-hoc duties to support to the department as and when required.

Commercial Awareness

• Keen interest in product, trends and market activity.
• Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the Crew market and target client base.

Key Skills and Experience

Essential

• Strong numerical skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• An understanding of the principles of distribution and stock management.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong levels of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Capable of working to tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Dedicated and responsible approach to job role.
• Ability to work both independently and within a small team.

Desirable

• Graduate level or from retail background at supervisory level.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Keen to progress on the Merchandising career path.

What we can offer you:

• Staff Discount
• Uniform allowance
• Pension scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Training and career development
• Supportive and rewarding culture

Compensation: Competitive salary