Synopsis

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a highly analytical and commercially minded Senior Allocator to support the business in maximising sales, margins, and stock efficiency across its clothing retail operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing sales and margin budgets, managing stock allocations, monitoring weekly performance, and supporting promotional and markdown strategies. This role requires strong numerical and analytical ability, a detailed understanding of the clothing retail environment, and the confidence to make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

Set store sales and margin budgets in line with overall business objectives.
Collaborate with the HOM to implement financial strategies and achieve agreed budgets.
Contribute to establishing and maintaining a clear and effective pricing architecture.
Manage stock allocations to stores to optimise availability and sales performance.
Monitor weekly sales and stock performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Analyse fast and slow sellers and adjust stock allocations accordingly.
Prepare and plan effectively for promotions and markdowns to optimise sales, margins, and stock levels.
Monitor stock performance and proactively identify potential overstock and understock situations.
Communicate with suppliers regarding deliveries to the warehouse and ensure delivery requirements are managed effectively.
Work closely with the Finance team regarding supplier claims and the return of stock to suppliers.
Conduct regular store visits to gain insight into store performance, customer trends, and stock requirements.
Provide accurate and timely reporting to support commercial and operational decision-making.
Remain informed of market movements, customer behaviour, and emerging retail trends

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements

BCom Degree or relevant qualification in Business, Finance, Retail, or a related field.
3–5 years’ proven experience in Clothing Retail Planning.
Previous experience within a clothing retail environment – essential.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong understanding of retail planning, sales, margins, stock, and pricing.
Willingness to work extended hours when required.
Willingness to conduct regular store visits.

Key Competencies

Strong numerical and commercial acumen with a passion for retail.
Strong understanding of the clothing retail customer and market.
Ability to remain in tune with market movements and changing customer trends.
Highly detail-oriented with excellent accuracy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work efficiently and respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Clear, confident, and professional communication skills across all levels of the business.
Strong administrative and organisational capabilities.
Proactive and assertive approach with positive energy.
Growth-minded and self-motivated.
Strong ability to identify opportunities for improvement and drive positive change.
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

Please forward your CV to cv@myfuturecareer.co.za. Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.