Victoria Beckham
Allocator – Merchandising
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Job Title: Allocator – Merchandising
Reporting to: Retail Merchandise Manager
Location: Hammersmith, London
Role Overview:
We are looking for an Allocator to join our Merchandising team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, analytical, and commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within a fast-paced luxury fashion environment.
Working closely with the Merchandising, Logistics, E-Commerce and Retail teams, you will help ensure the right product is available in the right location at the right time, supporting sales and maintaining the high standards expected within a luxury fashion business.
Key Responsibilities:
Allocation & Stock Management
- Execute and manage initial and ongoing stock allocations and replenishment across stores and online channels.
- Track incoming stock, available inventory and stock flow to maximise sales, stock availability and inventory turn.
- Monitor store stock levels, sales performance and demand to ensure stock is positioned effectively.
- Coordinate stock transfers between locations where required.
- Monitor full size availability of best sellers, continuity lines and key seasonal products.
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Pre-Season & Launch
- Support pre-season size profiling and size curve analysis to inform the DTC buy.
- Execute allocations in line with agreed range plans, store profiles, floorplans and launch priorities.
- Ensure stock is allocated and available ahead of key product launches and deliveries.
- Support new store openings through the preparation and execution of stock packages.
In-Season Trading
- Support replenishment, rebalancing, transfers and stock consolidation.
- Monitor store capacity, floorplans and stock flow to identify risks and opportunities.
- Support seasonal stock movements
Reporting & Systems
- Maintain accurate product, stock and allocation information across internal systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve allocation processes, reporting and ways of working.
Cross-Functional
- Build strong working relationships with Merchandising, Retail, E-Commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain and Distribution Centre teams.
- Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day allocation and stock queries.
- Communicate allocation priorities, stock risks and required actions clearly to relevant teams.
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Essential Skills & Requirements:
- Previous experience in fashion, retail, merchandising, allocation, or a similar environment.
- A genuine interest in luxury fashion and the retail industry.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident working with Excel and comfortable analysing data.
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Commercially aware and interested in understanding what drives sales and product performance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.
- A positive, collaborative approach with a strong work ethic.
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