This growing jewellery brand are looking for an Allocator / Merchandiser to join their team at their Head Office in North London. You will be responsible for 37 of their UK concessions.

This role would be fantastic for a Senior Allocator or an Assistant Merchandiser looking for the next step up.

Main Responsibilities Will Include:

• Allocate merchandise at sku level
• Accountable for ensuring stores are at optimal inventory levels and presentation standards are met to drive sales, in-stocks, and service customers
• Develop product knowledge to be store level expert in regards to product needs and opportunities.
• Review / challenge assortment flow plan and ensure sufficient quantities are purchased to support the assortment plan
• Perform pre-season, in-season, and post-season analysis to uncover opportunities and risks.
• Develop recommendations for in-season changes and pre-season assortment plans to ensure maximization of objectives
• Monitor warehouse inventory and flow and recommends appropriate actions
• Prepare weekly review of item sales and inventory results
• Coordinate subsequent re-forecasting estimates
• Provide robust current and historical analysis of the categories to drive strategic decisions and to provide context for the longer term direction of the brand.
• Planning, WSSI, OTB, range planning and sell through to ensure the company objectives are met in terms of sales, margin and stock.
• Ensure stock is allocated as planned and promptly; manage stock fragmentation effectively.
• Liaise with the warehouse on delivery / picking volumes to ensure manageable work flows.
• Assist in the management of the product life cycle, planning discontinuations and stock clearance.
• Analyse sales by size and propose size breakdowns for new products.

Person Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Asst Merchandiser or Senior Allocator, ideally within jewellery
• Previous experience at allocator level
• Experience of WSSI, Cat cards, OTB, range planning
• Inventory management experience
• Excel - intermediate/advance level
• Team Player
• Methodical approach
• Numerate and analytical; accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work as an individual, under pressure and prioritise
• Ability to think through problems and suggest solutions