Allocator

Crew Clothing Company; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Uniform allowance

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Training and career development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Crew Clothing Company in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a detail‑driven Stock Controller/Merchandise Assistant to manage allocation and stock levels across stores. This role requires strong numeracy, excellent Excel skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will analyse data, co-ordinate deliveries with suppliers, support merchandising decisions and maintain accurate records, reporting to the Merchandising team in a collaborative, supportive culture.

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

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

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Work under pressure

Education

Graduate level

Retail background

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

Essential

Key Skills and Experience

• 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

Skills

Allocating