Jobid=A.0.049
You will manage the flow of stock and effectively distribute the stock to stores and Ecommerce channels. The allocator monitors category and stores sales, manages and resolves store queries, creates reports and recommends actions to improve stock availability and individual store performance.
Reporting to the Branch Merchandiser within the Branch Merchandising Team, working closely with Product Merchandising teams, Buying, Logistics, Retail and Omni-channel team(s).
Tasks and Responsibilities:
Allocation & Stock Management
- Allocate initial stock to stores based on the Assortment plan and Allocation matrix.
- Build and manage stock levels in Stores and Online.
- Recommend actions for stock issues, slow sellers, fast sellers.
- Set up, Review & Amend Replenishment Parameters and styles eligibility to ensure the correct stock is being allocated to the correct country/channel.
- Responsible for building New Store Opening Stock Packages.
- Propose and implement inter store transfers and movement of stock to achieve optimal stock balances.
Reporting
- Produce Daily/Weekly/Monthly reports as required.
- Working with the Product Merchandising Team, recommend changes to the future quarterly plan, based upon current performance.
- Create analysis on Country/Channel/Location performance at department/category or sub category level with the aim of highlighting opportunities or risks and propose appropriate actions to maximize opportunities & mitigate risks.
Other
- Conduct regular store visits & main frequent contact with Store & Omni-Channel teams.
- Collaborate with Logistics team to ensure the correct flow of goods.
- Participate in weekly team meetings on trading.
Ideal Profile:
- Analytical, Organized, Structured & Accurate.
- Team player, resilient, flexible.
- Willingness to learn & be exposed to new tasks or challenges.
- You like to look for Patterns, Problem solving & have a “Can Do” Attitude.
- Excel skills and numeric ability.
- Some experience within Merchandising &/or Retail preferable but not essential.
- Some experience in retail allocation systems would be a plus.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
At Hunkemöller we create moments that matter together. Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands 2025, which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.
Together Tomorrow – Join a Retailer that’s on the move to be better for our planet, better for people, better together! From diversity & inclusion, reducing waste, to product care and how we work with our suppliers, our Together Tomorrow initiative reflects what we do and helps drive change across our business. Ready to help us achieving our ambitious goals? Wherever you’ll start working with us, if in Stores or our HQs, you can contribute!
Apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile.
For this role, we’re not looking to work with external agencies.
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