Strategic Allocator: Inventory & Store Planning

TFG; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

TFG in South Africa seeks an Allocator to manage strategic inbound and outbound inventory from suppliers through the distribution center to stores. You will help formulate and execute the merchandise distribution strategy and act as a point of contact for stores and operations on product requirements.

Working with Planners and Buyers, you will implement the Merchandise Strategy, perform store and merchandise analysis (style and sizing), and monitor stock delivery to drive timely actions.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Allocator experience is required.
• Strong numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work.
• Excel skills and proficiency with BI/Planning tools.
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking.

Responsibilities

• Inbound and outbound inventory management from supplier through DC to stores.
• Formulate and execute a merchandise distribution strategy.
• Collaborate with Planners and Buyers to implement the Merchandise Strategy.
• Store and merchandise-related analysis (style and sizing).
• Monitor stock delivery and take appropriate action.
• Maintain effective communication with stores and Operations.
• Monitor product performance and take appropriate action.
• Regular store visits where appropriate.

Skills

Excel (intermediate)

BI Tools

Analytical thinking

Commercial acumen

Planning & organizing

Education

Matric + relevant tertiary qualification

Allocator experience

Tools

MS Office

Planning Tools

Job description

TFG in South Africa seeks an Allocator to manage strategic inbound and outbound inventory from suppliers through the distribution center to stores. You will help formulate and execute the merchandise distribution strategy and act as a point of contact for stores and operations on product requirements.

Working with Planners and Buyers, you will implement the Merchandise Strategy, perform store and merchandise analysis (style and sizing), and monitor stock delivery to drive timely actions.