Merchandise Allocator | AU Hours

Satellite Office; Eastern Manila District; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Satellite Office in Metro Manila is seeking a Merchandise Allocator to manage allocation and replenishment by SKU, maintain optimum stock levels at the distribution centre and retail stores, and support planners with stock alignment to brand strategy.

The role requires experience in merchandising, strong Excel skills, analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team. Prior retail experience and fashion distribution knowledge are a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a similar merchandising role.
• Sound knowledge of footwear and fashion distribution and supply principles.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication, numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to take a proactive approach and think strategically.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the allocation and replenishment of merchandise by SKU.
• Ensure accurate model stocks in auto replenishment to reduce out-of-stocks.
• Coordinate inter-store transfers of merchandise.
• Analyse product flow and sales trends to forecast future needs.
• Monitor receipts and deliveries into store and DC.
• Assist the Planner in pre-season planning and quantifications.
• Provide ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Merchandising

Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Education

Fashion degree or similar

Job description

The Merchandise Allocator is responsible for:

• Facilitating the allocation and replenishment of merchandise by SKU

• Determining, reviewing, and maintaining optimum stock levels at the distribution centre and the retail stores

• Support the Planners in the replenishment and allocation of stock in line with brand strategy

Key Skills Qualifications and Experience

Prerequisite Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar merchandising role

• Sound knowledge of footwear and fashion distribution and supply principles

• Intermediate to advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Excellent communication, numerical and analytical skills

• High level of attention to detail

• Ability to take a proactive approach and think strategically

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Education/Qualifications/Memberships:

• Fashion Degree or similar an advantage

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in

• merchandising allocations

• Previous experience in the retail environment is an advantage

• Proven ability to understand data and analytics and able to provide recommendations as a result

• A good understanding of merchandise and inventory basics

Key Result Areas and Key Responsibilities

A. Operational Excellence

• Facilitate the allocation and replenishment of merchandise by SKU.

• Ensure accurate model stocks in auto

• replenishment to reduce ‘out-of-stocks’.

• Coordinate inter-store transfers of merchandise.

• Analyse product flow and sales trends to accurately forecast future product needs.

• Analyse sales trends and identifying opportunities and risks.

• Monitor and manage receipts and deliveries into store and DC.

• Manage and co-ordinate new stores stock package.

• Assist the Planner in the pre-season planning process and grid quantifications using quantitative and qualitative information.

• Additional ad hoc duties as required

B. Store Support

• Ensure stores are at the forefront of all activity in relation to merchandising and stock allocation processes.

• Address store enquires regarding stocks/deliveries.

C. Reporting and administration

• Weekly reporting as required.

• Ensure data integrity in data systems.

• Adhere to all relevant compliance standards.

• General administrative duties required to support the team.