F and F Store Stock Planning Allocator

As the Allocator, you'll be responsible for the effective allocation and replenishment of stock across stores to maximise sales and availability. Partnering closely with the Merchandising team, you will ensure product is delivered to the right locations at the right time, supporting key trading periods and overall business objectives.

You will be responsible for:

Allocating new product lines from depot to stores by leveraging planning data and historical sales to ensure optimal stock levels for each location.
Maintaining accurate system setups for all styles to support smooth stock flow from depot to stores.
Demonstrating and sustain technical proficiency across all systems and processes relevant to the role.
Analysing 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.
Preparing and deliver departmental reports and analyses to support the Store Stock Planning Team in decision-making.
Fostering effective communication with Merchandising through regular meetings, promoting distribution strategies and alignment.
Ensuring data integrity and timely reporting, maintaining organized and accurate records for all distribution activities.
Supporting team capability by training and developing new Allocators, ensuring consistent standards and best practices.
Visiting stores to understand the impact of allocations and replenishment, and assess store stock profiles for continuous improvement.
Maintaining commercial awareness, staying informed about the evolving role of retail on the High Street and monitoring competitor activity.

You will need:

Operational skills relevant for this job:

Stock Allocation & Replenishment : Ensuring correct product placement and timely replenishment to meet customer demand
Excellent team player, with strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across departments.
Communicates clearly and effectively with others to gather information to make better informed decisions
Builds positive relationships with own team members & other functions
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis and reporting.

Experience relevant for this job:

Demonstrated ability to exhibit personal attributes aligned with role requirements, including attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
Genuine interest and enthusiasm for fashion retailing and industry trends.
Strong numerical and logical reasoning skills, essential for stock allocation and analysis tasks.
Proven ability to work independently with self-motivation, while effectively collaborating under management direction.

What's in it for you:

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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 (after 1 years’ service) 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

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

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