Senior / Lead Allocator

Zachary Daniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company pension

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Generous staff discount

Company events

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking a Senior/Lead Allocator for East London to drive stock allocation and replenishment across concessions and standalone stores. You’ll work with Buying, Merchandising and Retail teams to maximise availability and sales.

Ideal candidates combine strong analytical skills with fashion industry passion, excellent Excel systems knowledge, and a proactive mentoring approach to develop Allocators. Great org skills needed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data.
• Excellent Excel and systems knowledge for stock decisions.
• Commercial mindset and ability to drive sales through stock allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the allocation and replenishment of stock across concessions and stores.
• Monitor sales performance and stock levels to identify opportunities.
• Raise supplier purchase orders and manage deliveries through to completion.
• Coordinate samples for e-commerce photography, buying meetings and fit sessions.
• Build relationships with suppliers, distribution, stores and internal teams.
• Provide commercial feedback on product performance and future ranges.
• Support, coach and develop Allocators within the team.
• Use data and reporting to make informed, commercial stock decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Stock analysis

Commercial mindset

Mentoring

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Senior / Lead Allocator East London | Full-Time Salary - £28-32k DOE

Ready to take the next step in your merchandising career?

Do you thrive on making sure the right products are in the right place at exactly the right time? Are you analytical, commercially minded and passionate about fashion? If you're looking for a role where you'll have real ownership, influence key trading decisions and be part of a fast-growing fashion business, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Senior / Lead Allocator to join our clients dynamic Head Office team, playing a pivotal role in driving the performance of our retail stores and concessions.

Working across our exciting fashion brands, you'll ensure stock is allocated effectively, maximise sales opportunities and work closely with Buying, Merchandising, Retail, E-commerce and Wholesale teams to keep the collections performing at their very best.

What you'll be doing

No two days are the same! You'll play a key role in ensuring products reach the right stores at the right time by:

• Leading the allocation and replenishment of stock across concessions and standalone stores.
• Monitoring sales performance and stock levels to identify opportunities and maximise availability.
• Raising supplier purchase orders and managing deliveries through to completion.
• Coordinating samples for e-commerce photography, buying meetings and fit sessions.
• Building strong relationships with suppliers, distribution, stores and internal teams.
• Providing commercial feedback on product performance and future ranges.
• Supporting, coaching and developing Allocators within the team.
• Using data and reporting to make informed, commercial stock decisions.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with a genuine passion for fashion.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Allocator, Senior Allocator, Merchandise Admin Assistant, Assistant Merchandiser or in a similar merchandising role.
• Excellent Excel and systems knowledge with strong analytical ability.
• A commercial mindset and confidence working with sales and stock data.
• Outstanding organisation skills and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
• Great communication skills with the confidence to work across multiple departments.
• A proactive attitude, attention to detail and a passion for delivering results.
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring team members would be an advantage.

Why you’ll love it here

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving fashion business where your ideas are valued and your career can genuinely progress.

You’ll enjoy:

• Working with a passionate, supportive and collaborative team.
• Exposure to Buying, Merchandising, Retail, E-commerce and Wholesale.
• The chance to make a real commercial impact.
• A fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
• Excellent opportunities for future development and progression.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Generous staff discount

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