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Allocator / Merchandise Allocator | Retail | Marks & Spencer | UAE

Location: AE

Company: Al Futtaim Private Company LLC

Job Requisition ID: 156075

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world\'s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group\'s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

Allocator is responsible for sending stock to all the stores situated in different regions. He/she will be in charge to ensure that the merchandise bought for a season is allocated in accordance with Store Catalogue. His/her KPI is to ensure all stores are on full stock availability during launch of a season and during any new store openings. He/she is also responsible in making sure that the allocation of products is done based on appropriate size ratio set for each of the markets. He/she will be in charge of maintaining the master data file.

What you will do:-

Description of Accountability:

Stock Allocation

Season Launch allocation

New Stores allocation

Maintain stock levels based on sales (BTF adjustments)

Stock consolidation when required

Ensure 100% stock availability on Core lines

Special allocation of stock to support special events

System Maintenance/house keeping

Accurate BTF setting

Accurate Ratio setting

Purchase order and Delivery order creation

Update flagging in stock file

Business Reports

Generate accurate Reports

Stock availability (buys vs GRN)

Stock fulfilment (stores plan vs actual)

Analysis

Assist in updating the report

Analyse availability

Analyse plan option vs actual option

Communication

Assist in weekly store communication

Assist in weekly trade communication

Assist in creating picture planograms

Required Skills to be successful:

Excellent computer skills

Advanced Excel skills

Quick learner

Attention to Detail

Highly Numerate

Good Communicator

Optimistic Attitude

Knowledge of SAP an additional advantage

What equips you for the role:

Bachelor Degree (Post Graduate with advertising background preferred)

3-4 years\' experience in Fashion retail industry as an allocator.

Delighting Our Customers

Collaboration

Taking Initiative

Drive for Results

Good Personality

Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Able to work at pace with an impatience to get things done

Resilient and driven, with the desire to succeed

Passionate about their work with a can-do attitude

Strong/excellent attention to detail

About Al-Futtaim Retail

Al-Futtaim Retail has established itself as one of the leaders in Retail across the Middle East, Africa & Asia over the past 30 years. We have developed partnerships with some of the biggest and most respected Brands in the world including IKEA, ACE and Toys R Us in the Middle East and the Inditex Group of Brands (Zara, Mango, Bershka and P&B) across Asia. We are also one of the largest Global partners of Marks and Spencer\'s in both regions with over 75 stores offering both fashion & food options.

Most recently we have been responsible for bringing brands to the Middle East for the first time with the exciting launches of Watsons and B&Q and we aim to continue to be agile and adaptive to our markets with new launches and further development. For this to be possible we aim to recruit the best talent from all backgrounds who will continue to challenge and develop our diverse workforce which includes over 100 nationalities across 12 countries. Join us today and make a difference\xe2\x80\xa6

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