Allocator
- Location:
-
Burnley (BB11) jobs
- Salary:
- £15000 - £17000 per annum + Benefits
- Company:
- 360 Resourcing
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 04/11/2009 17:41
- Job id:
- 45847924
- Contact:
- 360 Resourcing Solutions
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/AlloHO
Allocator
The Original Factory Shop
£16,000 + benefits
Burnley, Lancashire - Commutable from Blackburn, Bury, Preston, Nelson, Accrington, Leyland, Skipton, Keighley, Colne, Darwen, Rochdale
As one of the UK'S fastest growing retailers; we are an exciting and challenging place to work. Due to this growth we are looking for someone to support our buying and merchandising department as an Allocator. With rapid expansion planned for 2010 this is a great time to join our business and progress your career.
Job Role
Working closely with the buying and merchandising teams to ensure the "Right Stock is in the Right Place at the Right Time at the Right Price" in order to maximise sales, margin and stock turn.
Duties & Responsibilities
*Allocation of Stock based on relevant analysis.
*Analysis of best Sellers to ensure stock continuity where possible.
*Analysis of Core lines to ensure correct replenishment levels and that stock and sales are maintained.
*Working with the Merchandiser in the review of Stock and Sales to identify OTB opportunities.
*Assisting the Merchandiser to analyse rate of sale and identify lines for markdown and promotion.
*Management of the Order Book to ensure delivery dates quoted are correct and up to date.
*Supplier meetings and fairs where appropriate in order to help manage relations and ensure stock availability.
*Liaising with the warehouse with regards to stock issues
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
*Good numerical skills and analytical abilities
*Commercial awareness
*Good communication skills to be able to deal with people at all levels, (Stores, Suppliers and Senior Management)
Company Info
With 130 Stores nationwide and 30 planned for 2010 we offer a wide range of merchandise including ladieswear, menswear, kidswear, sportswear, electricals, housewares, toys and gifts, beauty and fragrance - all discounted. Branded products and great value prices.
We offer smaller communities a department store that would not normally trade in small towns, offering people who are unable, or find it difficult to travel to bigger towns or out of town shopping centres, such as the elderly or young mums without a car a very effective alternative.
'We look forward to receiving your CV'
