Job Description

Overview

Our global house-of-brands inspires and empowers youth culture. Relentlessly committed to fuel a shared passion for self-expression, we create unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sport and sneaker communities through the power of our people. If you want to be a part of something bigger than you can imagine, you've come to the right place. To learn more about the incredible impact we're making on both our local and global communities, !

As the leading global retailer of athletically inspired footwear and apparel, we are looking for an individual who execute product assortment and allocation by Department / Store to assist in the achievement of the Division's annual sales, (gross margin) profit and stock turn targets. Allocators are responsible for the distribution and replenishment of stock to ensure that the right product is in the right place at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Business Performance:

• Make accurate product management / distribution decisions (by Department / Store / League) to achieve the Division's annual sales, (gross margin) profit and product turnover targets.
• Business / Technical Functions:

• Monitor geographic, market, competitor, store profiles, past sales and statistical trends by Department / Store and to work with Buyers & Planners to recommend stock management strategies to maximise business opportunities
• Allocate product SKU's, sizes, range & assortment in conjunction with Planners & Buyers, utilizing the space planning mode.
• Execute product testing / sales trials in conjunction with Buyers
• Monitor & manage stock levels at a warehouse, store and systems level and to logistically manage product delivery and distribution
• Monitor & analyse current sales performance / sell through levels and to replenish and consolidate product based on business requirements to maximize sales potential
• Extract and analyse historical data to create the most efficient size profiles
• Provide timely & accurate weekly reports / commentary including Vendor, COS & P.O. reports, hold and release reports
• Effectively manage store enquiries/requests
• Business Partnership:

• Develop & maintain effective working relationships with key internal clients including the Allocation Director, Product team, EMT, Vendors, District Managers & Store Managers.
• Organisational Compliance:

• Maintain the organisation's core values (integrity, leadership, excellence, service, teamwork, innovation & community) at work and when representing FLAP at external functions and events.
• Adhere to all Foot Locker policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Industry Monitoring:

• Monitor emerging issues, trends, opportunities and best practice innovations in the retail, sports and fashion industries and to monitor the status of the major competitors of FLAP.
• Project Management:

• Undertake additional projects as directed by the FLAP Director, Allocation

• 2 years' working experience with sound knowledge of the Retail industry (preferably sports/footwear/apparel), including Sales & Operations and Merchandising
• Excellent project management skills with hands-on attitude to drive and manage projects from concept to execution roll-out
• Strong communication and IT skills (Intermediate MS Office, especially Excel)
• Able to work autonomously with self-accountability
• Able to work under pressure, tight deadlines and changing priorities
• 2 years' experience working as a Sales Associate would be an advantage