Inventory Allocator & Merch Strategy Analyst

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allocator position at TFG (The Foschini Group) supports the Merchandise Strategy through stock analysis and coordination with suppliers, stores, and the Distribution Centre to ensure timely deliveries.

You will collaborate with Planners and Buyers to implement strategies, manage replenishment, monitor stock performance, and conduct regular store visits to provide actionable insights and strong stock control.

Qualifications

• Matric essential plus relevant tertiary qualification.
• 1-2 years relevant experience required.
• Strong numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work.
• Excel/BI tools data analysis and the ability to draw inferences.
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory flow from supplier through DC to stores.
• Formulate and execute a merchandise distribution strategy; be a single point of contact for stores and operations.
• Work with Planners and Buyers to implement the Merchandise Strategy.
• Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis.
• Monitor stock deliveries and take appropriate action.
• Replenishment management.
• Communicate effectively with stores and operations.
• Monitor product performance and act accordingly.
• Conduct regular store visits where appropriate.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Planning & organising

Market research and analysis

Strategic eCommerce

MS Excel

BI Tools

Planning Tools

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Excel

BI Tools

Planning Tools

Job description

The Allocator position at TFG (The Foschini Group) supports the Merchandise Strategy through stock analysis and coordination with suppliers, stores, and the Distribution Centre to ensure timely deliveries.

You will collaborate with Planners and Buyers to implement strategies, manage replenishment, monitor stock performance, and conduct regular store visits to provide actionable insights and strong stock control.