Allocator

Department: Distribution Hub

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

DescriptionThe Distribution Hub ensures the right stock is in the right place at the right time to maximise sales opportunities and minimise markdown. Through partnerships across Wholesale, Ecomm, Retail, Franchise and Core Merchandising, the Distribution Hub manages allocations for the entire business across all channels, using systems expertise to achieve optimum channel allocations, and ultimately create the best customer experience.  The Allocator is accountable for accurately allocating stock by channel according to agreed distribution plans. \nProvides administrative and analytical support to the Distribution Merchandising Team \nUtilises Nextail to accurately allocate stock to all channels – Wholesale, Ecomm, Stores and Franchise - in line with distribution plan \nThrough strong relationships with Core Merchandising counterparts, and good knowledge of capacity, option plan and sales trends, make informed decisions on allocations \nBy reviewing available reporting, including Nextail parameters, ensure optimal replenishment and first allocations are achieved \nThrough regular monitoring of key line availability, and make allocation adjustments to ensure stock is where the demand is \nSupports the delivery of promotional, peak and markdown activity and launch dates through timely and accurate allocations \nAnalyses and interprets sales trends and subsequent stock forecasts \nUnderstands when ad hoc reporting is required, and uses these to analyse product performance to support trading decisions \nConducts regular store visits and website reviews, as well as nurturing partnerships with Wholesale, Ecomm, Franchise and Core merchandising counterparts to build channel and product knowledge, and to develop an informed view \nPrepares and supports distribution meetings \nWorks cross functionally with Core Merchandising and channel teams to identify improvements to streamline ways of working and create agility\n

About UsWe’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.  Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

This role is based at our Head Office in West London.