RETAIL ALLOCATOR - TYGERVALLEY,CPT (ON-SITE)

Footgear; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear company in Cape Town is looking for a skilled individual to join their planning department. The role involves stock allocation, analyzing store performance, and collaborating with various teams to optimize business decisions. Candidates should have a relevant tertiary qualification and experience in a similar role, preferably within retail or apparel. Strong numeracy, business acumen, and advanced Excel skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for growth and is designed for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in apparel or footwear.
• High degree of numeracy and strategic approach to work.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Allocate stock to optimize sales.
• Analyze store performance for business decisions.
• Assist Planner with reporting and analyzing store grids.
• Coordinate stock levels and manage queries related to stock.

Skills

Numeracy

Business acumen

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Business/Retail Management or Accounting/Finance

Tools

Dolfin software

Job description

Description

Do you want to work with footwear, apparel and accessories? Working on the biggest international brands? We’re talking Adidas, Converse, Puma and many more…sound interesting? Do you have a high degree of merchant thinking, numeracy, solid business acumen, positive attitude and methodical approach to work.

The Ideal candidate should have high energy levels, be a team player with a passion to succeed, be results driven, great at handling deadlines, self-starter, a forward thinker and be able to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced environment.

A sound understanding and proven experience in allocations, analyzing data and general retail principals would be advantageous; but are not essential, as long as you have the drive to learn and achieve. As a key member of the planning department, you’ll have a direct effect on business decisions. Hard work never goes unnoticed and therefore we offer great scope for growth and development if you prove yourself.

Key Performance Areas

• Allocation of Stock, ensuring the accurate distribution of stock to optimise sales.
• Analysing store performance optimise business decision making
• Reporting, data analysis and ability to draw inferences
• Assist Planner with reporting
• Assist in setting up and analysing store grids
• Stock control; generating IBT’s, Track store’s stock levels, keep track of outstanding PO’s generated for delivery to warehouse, coordinating with warehouse and other departments
• Cross Functional Collaboration with Buying and Planning Team
• Assisting stores in resolving any queries related to stock
• Conducting store visits and store feedback sessions

Requirements

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification in Business/Retail Management or Accounting/Finance would be beneficial
• A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role (added advantage) or experience in environment preferably in apparel or footwear.
• A high degree of numeracy, detailed and strategic approach to work.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking
• Good Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Proficient in working on Dolfin software or other merchandise allocation software.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Only candidates who qualify, should apply.

CLOSING DATE:09/01/2026

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Job Details

• Work Level: Skilled
• Job Type: Permanent
• Salary: Market Related
• EE Position: Yes
• Location: Tyger Valley