Senior Allocator

Future Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Careers is seeking a Senior Allocator in Johannesburg to lead budgeting, stock allocations, and pricing initiatives within a fast-paced clothing retail environment. You will collaborate with the HOM and Finance teams to ensure budgets are met, stock is optimised, and promotional plans are executed effectively.

The role demands strong numerical ability, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of retail planning, with regular store visits and data-driven decision making to drive sales

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and commercial acumen.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and retail planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Set store sales and margin budgets in line with objectives.
• Collaborate with HOM to implement financial strategies and budgets.
• Develop pricing architecture and stock allocations to optimise availability.
• Monitor weekly sales and stock performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Plan promotions and markdowns to maximise sales and margins.
• Conduct regular store visits to evaluate performance and stock needs.
• Provide timely reporting to support commercial decisions.
• Track market movements and evolving retail trends.

Skills

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Retail planning

Communication skills

Stock management

Education

BCom degree or related qualification

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

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Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing sales and margin budgets, managing stock allocations, monitoring weekly performance, and supporting promotional and markdown strategies. This role requires strong numerical and analytical ability, a detailed understanding of the clothing retail environment, and the confidence to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Set store sales and margin budgets in line with overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with the HOM to implement financial strategies and achieve agreed budgets.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining a clear and effective pricing architecture.
• Manage stock allocations to stores to optimise availability and sales performance.
• Monitor weekly sales and stock performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse fast and slow sellers and adjust stock allocations accordingly.
• Prepare and plan effectively for promotions and markdowns to optimise sales, margins, and stock levels.
• Monitor stock performance and proactively identify potential overstock and understock situations.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding deliveries to the warehouse and ensure delivery requirements are managed effectively.
• Work closely with the Finance team regarding supplier claims and the return of stock to suppliers.
• Conduct regular store visits to gain insight into store performance, customer trends, and stock requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Remain informed of market movements, customer behaviour, and emerging retail trends.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BCom Degree or relevant qualification inBusiness, Finance, Retail, or a related field .
• 35 years proven experience inClothing Retail Planning .
• Previous experience within aclothing retail environment essential .
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularlyExcel, Outlook, and Word .
• Strong understanding of retail planning, sales, margins, stock, and pricing.
• Willingness to work extended hours when required.
• Willingness to conduct regular store visits.
• Strong numerical and commercial acumen with a passion for retail.
• Strong understanding of the clothing retail customer and market.
• Ability to remain in tune with market movements and changing customer trends.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to work efficiently and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear, confident, and professional communication skills across all levels of the business.
• Strong administrative and organisational capabilities.
• Proactive and assertive approach with positive energy.
• Growth-minded and self-motivated.
• Strong ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive positive change.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

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