Allocator - F&F - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Full Time
About the role The Allocator is responsible for ensuring effective and accurate allocation and replenishment of stock across stores to maintain optimal stock levels and support targeted
sales. Working closely with the Merchandising team, the Allocator plays a key role in delivering the right product to the right location at the right time, in line with business
plans and seasonal strategies. What is in it for you We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
sales. Working closely with the Merchandising team, the Allocator plays a key role in delivering the right product to the right location at the right time, in line with business
plans and seasonal strategies. What is in it for you We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
- Allocate new product lines from depot to stores by leveraging planning data and historical sales to ensure optimal stock levels for each location.
- Maintain accurate system setups for all styles to support smooth stock flow from depot to stores.
- Demonstrate and sustain technical proficiency across all systems and processes relevant to the role.
- Analise weekly sales performance, including rate of sale (ROS) and bestseller trends, and collaborate with the Stock Planning Team to determine next-step actions for
- priority stores and lines.
- Prepare and deliver departmental reports and analyses to support the Store Stock Planning Team in decision-making.
- Foster effective communication with Merchandising through regular meetings, promoting distribution strategies and alignment.
- Ensure data integrity and timely reporting, maintaining organized and accurate records for all distribution activities.
- Support team capability by training and developing new Allocators, ensuring consistent standards and best practices.
- Visit stores to understand the impact of allocations and replenishment, and assess store stock profiles for continuous improvement.
- Maintain commercial awareness, staying informed about the evolving role of retail on the High Street and monitoring competitor activity.
- Stock Allocation & Replenishment : Ensuring correct product placement and timely
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit personal attributes aligned with role requirements,
- replenishment to meet customer demand
- including attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
- Excellent team player, with strong collaboration and communication skills to work
- Genuine interest and enthusiasm for fashion retailing and industry trends.
- effectively across departments.
- Strong numerical and logical reasoning skills, essential for stock allocation and
- Communicates clearly and effectively with others to gather information to make
- analysis tasks.
- better informed decisions
- Proven ability to work independently with self-motivation, while effectively
- Builds positive relationships with own team members & other functions
- collaborating under management direction.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis and reporting.