Tesco
Allocator - F&F - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
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# About the Role
The Allocator
The Allocator ensures effective and accurate allocation and replenishment of stock across stores to maintain optimal stock levels while supporting targeted sales. This role requires close collaboration with the Merchandising team to deliver the right products to the right locations at the right time, aligning with business plans and seasonal strategies.
### Responsibilities
- Allocate new product lines from the depot to stores using planning data and historical sales data to ensure optimal stock levels per location.
- Maintain accurate system setups for all styles to support seamless stock flow from depot to stores.
- Demonstrate and uphold technical proficiency across all systems and processes relevant to the role.
- Analyse weekly sales performance, including Rate of Sale (ROS) and bestseller trends, collaborating with the Stock Planning Team to identify next-step actions for priority stores and lines.
- Prepare and deliver departmental reports and analyses to support the Store Stock Planning Team in decision-making.
- Foster effective communication with Merchandising through regular meetings, promoting distribution strategies and ensuring alignment.
- Ensure data integrity and timely reporting, maintaining organised and accurate records for all distribution activities.
- Support team capability by training and developing new Allocators, reinforcing consistent standards and best practices.
- Visit stores to assess the impact of allocations and replenishment, evaluating stock profiles for continuous improvement.
- Maintain strong commercial awareness while staying informed about retail trends on the High Street and monitoring competitor activity.
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### Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- Stock Allocation & Replenishment: Ability to ensure proper product placement and timely replenishment to meet customer demand.
- Proven ability to demonstrate attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
- Strong team player with exceptional collaboration and communication skills, both within and across departments.
- Genuine passion for fashion retailing and industry trends.
- Superior numerical and logical reasoning for stock allocation and analysis tasks.
- Capacity to communicate clearly to gather information and inform data-driven decisions.
- Ability to work independently with self-motivation while collaborating under management guidance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
### What’s in It for You? Tesco’s benefits package is designed to support colleagues both in and out of work. Key highlights include:
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
- Holidays starting at 25 days + one personal day (plus Bank Holidays).
- Family leave:
- 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave (after 12 months’ service) at full pay.
- Followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) or Statutory Adoption Pay (SAP).
- 6 weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
- Health & wellbeing support:
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) covering both you and your family.
- Free access to mental wellbeing experts.
- Flexible working options, encouraging a balance that lets colleagues thrive.
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### About Us Tesco operates far beyond a supermarket, spanning technology, retail, and mobile networks. Our mission is simple: to help every individual live their best life through exceptional customer and colleague experiences.
At Tesco, a hybrid working model enables 60% in-office collaborative time and 40% remote, allowing flexibility throughout your career journey—whether you’re starting out, pursuing passions, or managing life changes. Flexible working is welcomed and actively discussed during the application process.
As a Disability Confident Leader, Tesco commits to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require application support, contact us here. Talent and enthusiasm matter most; if you don’t meet every box, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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