Job Description

Distributor – 6 Month FTC

London Head Office, Houndsditch

Grade B

Careful distribution, planning and merchandising keeps our stores well stocked and looking great! It’s no mean feat. It takes a lot of innovation, creative thinking and problem solving, as challenges arise all the time. New ideas are welcomed – and you’ll see results quickly. If you’re constructive, resilient and commercial and able to see the bigger picture, you’ll soon find your feet in this varied, fast-moving department.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Allocator to join our talented  Merchandise team based at our Travel Head Office in London supporting our ranges. Reporting to the Senior Merchandiser, and working within the Travel Supply Chain team, the main purpose of this role is to work effectively with other Distributors, logistics and suppliers to maintain good product availability and control stock levels across a number of different ranges across Health & Beauty. This is an ideal role for someone looking to establish themselves within a successful leading Retailer.

What you’ll do:

• Creating and calculating purchase orders

• Managing stores and Distribution Centre (DC) stock levels and replenishment levels

• Liaising with suppliers and Distribution Centre’s regularly

• Supplier forecasting 

• Monitor stock availability and fulfilment within the DC

• Managing stock intake to achieve month end targets and availability/fulfilment targets

• Managing stock problems and price overrides

• Ad-hoc analysis as well as regular analysis and reporting

Who we’re looking for

• You will ideally previous experience in a stock management / allocation focused role or previous experience as a Merchandising Assistant / Administrator

• Strong analytical ability to run reports and analyse and interpret data

• Able to identify trends through reading detailed reports 

• Good team player with excellent influencing skills 

• Good Excel skills including Pivot Table’s & V-Lookups

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively 

• The ability to work under pressure and take initiative

• Degree educated within a relevant subject would prove advantageous

What’s in it for you?

We’re a company that values our people; from day one you will receive ongoing support and have access to our various training and development programmes as well as exciting career development opportunities for your future. We offer a wide range of benefits to say thank you for all your hard work including; a competitive salary, a profit related bonus, 24 days holiday plus your birthday off, pension, as well as other perks such as our popular holiday trading scheme and a 4pm finish on a Friday!