Allocator - JD Sports

JD Sports, is a leading global multichannel retailer of sports fashion, sneakers, and outdoor brands. Known as the "King of Trainers," it offers exclusive releases, streetwear, and activewear from top labels like Nike, adidas, The North Face and many more. Through a franchise partnership with The Foschini Group (TFG), JD Sports brought its stores to South Africa. Now growing its presence in the South African market at a rapid pace with its strategic, dynamic and agile team led by the Senior franchise manager and working closely with the JD head office team situated at the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• The portfolio entails the strategic inbound and outbound management of inventory from supplier through the DC and finally to stores. 
• Allocators are also responsible for formulating and executing a merchandise distribution strategy, as well as act as a point of contact for stores and operations for product requirements and require dedicated administration. 
• Working with Planners and Buyers to fully implement the Merchandise Strategy 
• Store and merchandise-related (style and sizing) analysis 
• Monitoring the delivery of stock and take appropriate action 
• Replenishment management 
• Effective communication with stores & Operations. 
• Monitoring product performance to take appropriate action 
• Regular store visits where appropriate

Requirements

• Matric essential (+ Relevant Tertiary Qualification) 
• Experience Required
• A high degree of numeracy and an analytical, detailed and strategic approach to work 
• Excels at data analysis and the ability to draw inferences 
• Strong business acumen and merchant thinking

 

Skills:

• Must have excellent skills with MS Office (Excel at an intermediate level) and/or other Business Intelligence Tools/ Planning Tools
• Analytical Processes 
• Commercial Acumen 
• Planning & Organising 
• Policy & Procedures 
• Market Research and Analysis 
• Supplier Management 
• Strategic eCommerce

 

Behaviours:

• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Nimble learning - quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach, and decision-making based on the situation

 

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

 

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