Allocator - F&F Team

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We are delighted to share that a new opportunity has arisen for an Allocator to join us here at Tesco within the Clothing (F&F) team. 

An Allocator needs to manage the effective and accurate allocation & replenishment of stock, to provide the required stock levels, in Stores, in order to achieve targeted sales – in line with the Merchandising team’s plans. They analyse the performance of lines, to provide accurate information, for the purposes of allocation and business planning.

This is a fantastic first appointment role to join our busy Head Office environment. If you are interested and excited by fashion retail, numerical and logical then this could be the perfect role for you!

• Manage the throughput of stock from allocation to replenishment using and maintaining all available tools.
• Demonstrate and maintain competence in all technical area’s relevant to the role
• Analysis of Weekly Sales information, including ROS analysis, Bestsellers, Cover Sheets and decide with Senior Allocator & Merchandising on next step actions to be taken for priority Stores & Lines.
• Produce department analysis for the Assistant Merchandisers.
• Allocate to new Store Openings and Refits, monitoring package builds.
• Maintain successful meetings with Merchandising by promoting distribution strategies and improving communication.
• Responsible for maintaining all data, the distribution of Reports and understands the importance of accurate, organized & timely filing.
• This role will best suit an individual who enjoys working as part of a team, is well organised, pragmatic and a lateral thinker with an inquisitive mind who is motivated to make change for the better and, most importantly, puts our customers first.

Commercial/Trend Knowledge

• Visit stores to gain a better understanding of the impact of allocations/replenishment and store stock profiles.
• Be commercial and aware of the changing role of retail on the High St and in the competition.

Team management and development

• Carries out tasks as delegated, in a timely manner, working under supervision.
• Asks for support & direction to develop skill base.
• Demonstrate behavioural skills required of every member of the team.
• Review and monitor the department Operating Plan to ensure that all objectives are met throughout the year.

Effective Communication

• Clear & concise in all written & verbal communications.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with others to gather information to make better informed decisions.

Team Working

• Is a positive & enthusiastic member of the team.
• Deputises for others at same level and assists with training as required.

Recognizes Responsibility

• Responsible for own actions under supervision of line manager.

Build Relationship

• Builds positive relationships with own team members & other functions.

Has a positive ‘can do attitude’

• Embraces and demonstrates a positive ‘can do’ attitude to all work situations.
• Demonstrates personal commitment.

Working under pressure

• When under pressure is able to work in a positive & productive manner under supervision.

Innovation and change

• Creates and introduces ideas that drive change and innovation.

Personal

• Personal attributes that reflect the role requirements above
• Good Excel computer skills
• Be interested and excited by fashion retailing
• Numerical and logical skills are essential
• Able to be self-motivated and work under management

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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

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