Strategic Retail Allocator: Maximize Stock & Sell-Through

Ralph Lauren; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in Watford seeks an Allocator to manage stock distribution and support the Planning team with reports and performance analysis. You will allocate inventories, run sales and stock reports, and coordinate with stores and DCs to maximise sell-through and profitability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Excel and retail systems, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Based in Watford, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stock allocation and replenishment processes.
• Experience in analysing sales and inventory figures.
• Ability to communicate trade messages clearly to cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly sales and promotional reports for trade meetings.
• Allocate stock to stores to meet sales, gross profit and inventory turn goals.
• Monitor DC and store inventory to maximise sell-through.
• Manage initial distributions and in-season replenishment to stores.
• Ensure availability of best sellers and continuity products in stores.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on store openings and promotions.
• Use Retail Intelligence to communicate promotions and markdown changes.

Skills

Stock allocation

Sales analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Communication skills

Retail math

Tools

JDA

MicroStrategy

Promo MD

SAP

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation in Watford seeks an Allocator to manage stock distribution and support the Planning team with reports and performance analysis. You will allocate inventories, run sales and stock reports, and coordinate with stores and DCs to maximise sell-through and profitability.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in MS Excel and retail systems, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. Based in Watford, on-site position.