Stock Allocator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Stock Allocator

Department: Distribution Warehouse

Stock Allocators who will be responsible for the distribution of multiple product categories for a national retail business with the objective of meeting financial and merchandising goals. The Stock Allocator will help to identify opportunities at a store level and communicate them to the team in order to drive the business.

Duties include replenishment to stores, management of warehouse inventory, and planning of stock packages for new season product launches. The stock allocators partner with buying and planning teams to ensure proper merchandise assortment by store and that the product arrives in stores at the optimum time.

Who You Are:

You are hands-on, detailed-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about products. You understand that when it comes to stores, the details matter. You have outstanding communication skills, can effectively liaise with colleagues and other teams, and thrive in a rapidly changing environment. You are highly organized, keen-learner and self-motivated, able to work well to deadlines and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently.

What Youll Do:

· Manage inventory from initial allocation through end-of-life cycle of merchandise, including replenishment and consolidation of goods to stores.

· Manage overall store inventory levels based on store capacity, attributes, seasonality and selling curves.

· Monitor flow of initial assortments as well as pickings to stores by product classification, group and by style whenever necessary.

· Identify and communicate sales opportunities and stock liabilities by store on a regular basis.

· Ensure that distribution quantities and stock levels meet current sales trends and maximize readiness for selling time periods.

· Manage basic stock replenishment programs.

· Take ownership of warehouse inventory and aged inventory by store.

· Be aware and highlight any shipping issues that may affect business.

· Communicate and champion the needs of the stores.

· Partner with Planner to recap business at Store level.

· Establish strong relationships with buying/planning teams and stores in order to better understand the merchandising strategies and needs of the business.

Youll Need to Have:

Matric or equivalent.

Computer Literate - Advanced Excel Skills required

Strong numerical, analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment

Previous experience in the field within Retail is preferable

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your current Cost to Company?
• Where do you live, and how will you travel to Parow Industrial daily?

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• Stock Management: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Parow, Western Cape (City of Cape Town) (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/03/17Expected Start Date: 2025/04/01

Information :

• Company : CONTINENTAL LINEN
• Position : Stock Allocator
• Location : Parow, Western Cape
• Country : ZA