Inventory Allocator - Fashion Retail & Merch Planning

Ralph Lauren Corporation; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global lifestyle brand in Watford is seeking an Allocator for a 9-month Fixed Term Contract. This role is pivotal in managing stock allocations and analysis while supporting the planning team. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel, and familiarity with retail math. The position involves collaborating with various teams to optimize sales and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proficient in logical analysis and problem-solving.
• Exceptional communication ability in writing and verbally.
• Experience in building productive relationships within teams.
• Advanced skills in MS Word and Excel applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock allocations and replenishment to stores.
• Produce reports for trade meetings and analyze sales data.
• Monitor inventory to maximize sales and stock ratios.
• Support planning teams with product and size analysis.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication for strategies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Logical analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Retail math

Advanced MS Word

Advanced MS Excel

Tools

JDA

Microstrategy

Promo MD

SAP

Job description

A leading global lifestyle brand in Watford is seeking an Allocator for a 9-month Fixed Term Contract. This role is pivotal in managing stock allocations and analysis while supporting the planning team. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel, and familiarity with retail math. The position involves collaborating with various teams to optimize sales and inventory management.