Allocator

Job Description

Job SummaryThe role holder is responsible for replenishing products to assigned stores in coordination with the buyers and retail stores to ensure the stores have right product quantity and assortment to maximize the sales opportunity.AccountabilitiesCore ResponsibilitiesSends the right quantity of products to each store based on weekly sales forecasting and inventory levelsReplenishes products to retail stores as per the requests received and daily sales of the stores and in alignment with the buying teamPrepares inter-retail outlet stock transfer notes to ensure proper inventory levels in each of the storesPrepares and follows-up on stock demand notes for stock pullouts and new stock to ensure correct stock levels are maintained in the stores at any given pointPrepares and sends the right amount of orders each week to the team which schedules deliveriesPrepares and sends orders for new stores before opening dateTracks the merchandise transportation from warehouse/distribution centre to retail outlet and ensure smooth flow of goodAllocates stores product range to ensure there is enough stock to satisfy customer demand whilst safeguarding against a surplusAnalyzes weekly unit sell per category / silhouette / style level and taking action accordinglyMonitors deliveries and stock levels in distribution centers and storesSelf- ManagementDefines performance goals at the start of the year in discussion with the reporting manager and ensures that the goals are achieved during the course of the yearTakes ownership of his/her own learning agenda by identifying development needs in consultation with the manager and agreeing on the individual development planKeeps abreast of professional developments, new techniques and current issues through continued education and professional growth REQUIREMENTS: ExperienceA minimum of 1 years of relevant experienceSkillsLanguage skillsBasic written and spoken English is essentialAdditional skillsSAP knowledgePlanningInternal InteractionsStore OperationsBuying and planning function

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About Company

Established in 1978, by the Baker family who still own and manage the company today, Gulf Marketing Group is one of the Middle Easts leading, family owned companies. Gulf Marketing Group operates regionally, across the GCC and boasts a diverse portfolio of brands, retail outlets and services. Gulf Marketing Group subsidiaries operate in key sectors such as retail and distribution of sporting goods and lifestyle brands, health and fitness, food and food processing, integrated 3PL logistics, real estate, healthcare and pharmacies, education and technology. Since 1978, Gulf Marketing Group has introduced more than 90 international brands into the Middle East, as well as building the reputation of our homegrown brands as reliable and quality driven companies.

We are proud to be one of the top 10 retailers in the Gulf region with:

• More than three decades experience managing international brands in local environments


• A prestigious portfolio of world class brand partners


• Anchor tenancy in all major GCC shopping malls


• A proven track record of securing exclusive retail and distributor agreements


• An experienced management team


• Strong customer relationships