Junior Allocator - Hilversum - Fixed-term Contract

Madison Black; Nieuwegein; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Madisonblack in Hilversum, Netherlands, is seeking an Allocator for a 6-month fixed-term, full-time role with hybrid working (3 days on-site).

You will monitor stock performance, analyze sales trends, and make allocation decisions across the business to maximize sales opportunities and optimize inventory levels.

The role requires strong Excel and analytics; experience with Tableau/Power BI/SQL is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in Allocation, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Retail Planning, or a similar analytical retail role.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting tools is advantageous.
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Experience within retail, fashion, FMCG, consumer goods, or a similar industry is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock performance and analyze sales trends across the business.
• Make allocation and replenishment decisions to optimize inventory levels.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain and Commercial stakeholders.

Skills

Allocation

Merchandise Planning

Retail Planning

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Interpreting data into insights

Stakeholder management

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Are you passionate about retail, planning, and using data to drive commercial decisions? We're looking for an Allocator to join a retail team in the Amsterdam area. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring the right products are available in the right locations at the right time, helping to maximize sales opportunities and optimize inventory levels across the business.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Merchandising, Planning, Supply Chain, and Commercial stakeholders, to monitor stock performance, analyze sales trends, and make allocation and replenishment decisions. This is a highly analytical position that requires strong problem‑solving skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Requirements

• Experience in Allocation, Merchandise Planning, Buying, Retail Planning, or a similar analytical retail role
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, SQL, or similar reporting tools is advantageous
• Ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Experience within retail, fashion, FMCG, consumer goods, or a similar industry is preferred
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Contract Details

Location: Hilversum, Netherlands
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Hybrid Working: 3 days per week on-site
Duration: 6-month assignment
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (Secondment)
Interviews: Scheduled for next week