UK/EU Allocator London, England
Ted Baker
Full Time
London, England
21500 - 23122 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
ALLOCATOR - UK/EU
WHO WE ARE
QUINTESSENTIALLY BRITISH; DISTINCTLY GLOBAL.
At Ted Baker, we know what it means to be a truly forward-thinking designer brand. From the iconic props in our shops, to the delightful details and thoughtful touches which set us apart from the crowd. These are the qualities we see brought to life in our People.
We look for thoughtful, motivated team members - who know that ambition and authenticity go hand in hand. Driven by their curiosity and boundless creativity, our People are subject matter experts who fortify their team and strive to achieve new levels of success for the Ted Baker label.
THE ROLE
Within this busy role you will be responsible for allocating stock to the stores, running weekly reports, working closely with the wider merchandising and buying teams and liaising with the warehouse in regards to stock deliveries. Working within the retail division of the business as part of a strong team consisting of allocators, assistant merchandisers and a senior merchandising team.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Running weekly reports such as the merchandise report and bestsellers
- Analysing, allocating and managing stock levels throughout the week
- Daily communication with stores and the warehouse
- Liaising with other parts of the business as and when necessary
- Actioning any price or product code changes on AX and issuing new labels to all stores
MORE DETAIL
REPORTS
- Running the Monday morning reports – Merchandise, Bestsellers, Store vs. Plan, Intake
- Running daily intake report to identify what new styles or repeats have come into the warehouse. Allocate the styles as and when required, depending on phases.
- Reviewing bestsellers report in detail, providing feedback and observations
- Part Week bestsellers run - go through and double check bestselling lines and forecasted cover
AX
- Working proficiently with the company system AX
- Allocate sufficient amounts of stock for all necessary styles (quantities dependant on time of year, any events, sale etc)
- Update Product Price List on AX with prices when required
- Set up and run new styles onto Ideal Replenishment Plans
MEETINGS
- Bestsellers meeting – merch team – review each product area and discuss any issues or highlights from the previous week
- Attend wider business meetings as required to discuss any amendments to delivery dates and update accordingly on the delivery schedule
SEASON AND PHASES
- Set up the allocation plan for the season and update when necessary (when new styles are agreed, quantities change and styles are transferred).
- Set up and keep updated phases and options spreadsheets, providing feedback to relevant business areas as required
- Checking what is due in and what is outstanding. Chase up any outstanding styles with relevant teams.
STORE COMMUNICATION
- Stock requests and queries from stores on a daily basis via phone, fax or email
- Action transfers on a fortnightly basis – analyse which stores need what, create a spreadsheet, email the stores and switch off replenishment on CIMS
- Gathering feedback and trading patterns from stores
WAREHOUSE AND SHIPPING COMMUNICATION
- Daily communication with the warehouse regarding the Pick Schedule, delivery issues and replenishment
- Communication with Shipping regarding priority styles, TBDC booking sheet and delayed or outstanding deliveries
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
- Entry Level – No experience required but some retail knowledge and experience is preferred
- Excel – Intermediate Level
- AX – No experience required – training as and when requi red
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Good communication skills
- Able to prioritise efficiently and work to deadlines
OUR VALUES
AUTHENTIC
We have the freedom to be our ‘best self’, being true to ourselves and others
KIND
We try to do the right thing: for each other, our communities, our planet and for Ted
CURIOUS
We are hungry to explore, innovate and think differently
COURAGEOUS
We have the confidence to be brave, have fun and discover the unexpected
INCLUSIVE
We embrace and respect individuality and celebrate difference & diversity
Ted Baker is committed to equal opportunities and embraces diversity, understanding the needs and benefits of a balanced, inclusive workforce. We do not tolerate any harassment or discrimination towards any of our candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Ted Baker
www.tedbaker.com
London, United Kingdom
Rachel Osborne
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
1987
