PR/118625 | [FTC] Allocation and Replenishment Specialist

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Employment Contract (Temporary Cover)

Duration: 3–6 months

Location: Hybrid / Remote

Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced Allocation and Replenishment Specialist to join the team on a fixed-term basis to support a temporary peak workload period. The role will support inventory flow management across brick-and-mortar stores and the e-commerce platform during a critical trading period.

Key Responsibilities

Allocation and Replenishment Support

• Support allocation and replenishment planning activities based on store capacity, seasonality, weekly sales, and commercial trading periods.

• Support stock allocation activities across stores in line with range plans and business priorities.

• Maintain and update allocation parameters to reflect trading patterns and operational requirements.

• Assist with inventory optimization activities across stores and e-commerce channels.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders regarding stock flow, delivery schedules, and operational issues.

• Support allocation planning for new store openings or category launches occurring during the contract period.

• Assist with maintaining allocation and replenishment system accuracy and resolving stock discrepancies.

• Support delivery tracking and escalation of operational issues where required.

Performance and Reporting

• Prepare store and inventory analysis to support weekly trading reviews and business decision-making.

• Support implementation of allocation plans based on trading priorities.

• Monitor stock performance and provide operational insights to management.

• Assist with analysis of slow-moving stock and support mitigation planning activities.

• Produce size and inventory analysis reports where required.

• Support feedback sharing with Buying and Merchandising teams to assist future planning activities.

General

• Provide operational and analytical support as reasonably required during the fixed-term assignment.

Profile Requirements

Experience

• Business or economics-related degree preferred.

• Retail experience within stores or retail head office environments preferred.

• Fashion retail experience preferred.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office capability.

• Experience with allocation, replenishment, or inventory systems preferred.

• Fluent English communication skills.

Personal Skills

• Strong organisational and planning skills.

• Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Proactive and adaptable approach.

• Ability to work effectively during peak trading periods.”