Merchandise Allocator - Hybrid, Data-Driven

ERNEST JONES; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount up to 30% on products

Life Assurance from day one

Minimum 22 days holiday increasing</

Retirement Savings plans

Health & Wellbeing Scheme

Study support and career progression

Give As You Earn

Job summary

Signet Jewelers is seeking an Allocator to join our Merchandise Planning team in Watford, in a hybrid role. You’ll help ensure the right stock is in the right stores at the right time by managing supplier call-offs, placing orders and monitoring stock targets.

You’ll work closely with Buying and Logistics, analyse data, and support reporting and administration to enable strong store performance and strategic Go To Market delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate confidently with people at all levels.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Confident using PC-based systems and willingness to learn new systems.
• Flexible approach and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic understanding of merchandising and how stock impacts a retail business.
• Retail experience desirable; degree-level education is valued.

Responsibilities

• Managing and authorising stock call-offs from suppliers into our warehouse using our B2B systems.
• Managing stock orders to maximise sales while supporting stock targets.
• Proposing, placing and maintaining orders to achieve target service levels.
• Monitoring store stock levels and ensuring they are optimised in line with agreed plans.
• Supporting the set-up of stock packs for new stores.
• Implementing price changes when required.
• Building and maintaining strong professional relationships with suppliers.
• Responding to store requests and queries quickly and effectively.
• Maintaining accurate departmental data, systems and files.
• Preparing data and supporting regular reporting requirements.
• Providing administrative support to the wider Merchandise Planning team.
• Working closely with Buying, Logistics, Stores, E-Commerce and Visual Merchandising teams.
• Ensuring all activities are completed in line with our Go To Market process and key deadlines.
• Developing a good understanding of relevant processes, policies and Competition Act requirements.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaborative/team-oriented

Flexibility/adaptability

Willingness to learn new systems

Education

Degree-level education

Job description

Signet Jewelers is seeking an Allocator to join our Merchandise Planning team in Watford, in a hybrid role. You’ll help ensure the right stock is in the right stores at the right time by managing supplier call-offs, placing orders and monitoring stock targets.

You’ll work closely with Buying and Logistics, analyse data, and support reporting and administration to enable strong store performance and strategic Go To Market delivery.