Senior Allocator

We are on a mission to drive and expand Onitsuka Tiger's global business and become the most iconic premium lifestyle brand. Currently we are establishing a strong organization to expand our business in Europe, we require Allocator to proactively participate in this activity.

The candidate will report to Merchandising manager & will support achieving sales targets through managing the flow of stock and effective distribution to stores and online channels. Monitor category and sales, manage and resolve store queries and build key relationships with stakeholders. Conduct analysis of allocation and replenishment reports and recommend actions to the Manager to improve in stock availability and individual store performance.
The contract is fix-term with possibility to convert to indefinite after 1 year.

Role & Responsibilities:
Allocation and Replenishment
Support on planning allocation and replenishment criteria based on store capacity, seasonality, min/max, on sale weeks, sales curves etc;
Allocate initial stocks to stores based on the range plan and recommend actions for any stock issues;
Prepare and regularly update allocation parameters to reflect current and future trading patterns;
Build and manage stock levels to take advantage of and profitably exit seasonal/ event trading peaks;
Manage returns and out of stocks/stock shortages to maximize sell through;
Coordinate the flow of information and build strong relationships with stores to deliver commercial insights.
Plan and allocate any new store / new category builds;
Recommend changes and/or enhancements to the current procedures and systems
Keep the allocation and replenishment system up to date, resolving negative stocks and stock discrepancies;
Ensure the delivery schedule is managed through the maintenance of due dates, flagging of slippages, and being proactive in the management of issues;
Liaise with Buying team and DC to ensure stock flows are maintained to delivery plan and any issues communicated to the Manager

Performance analysis
Produce store analysis for weekly trading pack and to support trading decisions, projects and initiatives and store planning;
Implement allocation plans by store based on weekly trading decisions;
Monitor store performance and recommend actions to the Manager to improve in stock availability and trading;
Provide information and analysis to assess levels of slow moving stock and work with the Merchandising team on creating action plans to resolve;
Produce size analysis and propose actions to Senior Distribution Coordinator;
Communicate store and product feedback to assist Buying & Merchandising team in future Range Planning and to influence future buys;
Others
Any other tasks that maybe be necessary and requested

You are:
Good standard of education, ideally in a business related, numerical or analytical degree;
Retail experience either within stores or a retail office;
Experience in administration and data base management;
Shows interest in product and retail;
Proven analytical and good problem solving skills;
Highly numerate and data rational;
Interprets figures with ease and competent in all Microsoft Office applications with good Excel skills;
Good command of written and spoken English;
Good planning and organizational skills. Thorough and accurate with good attention to detail. Ability to juggle and prioritize tasks to meet business objectives in a fast paced complex environment;
Experience in fashion industry.

Personal skills
Teamwork;
Proactive;
Stress resistance;
Written and verbal communication;
Accuracy;
Problem analysis;
Presentation Skills;
Articulate with good interpersonal skills. Can do attitude. Demonstrates ability to communicate confidently and effectively in group situations

WE OFFER

Your wellbeing is our top priority. That's why we'll provide you with these resources to help you achieve and maintain a sound mind in a sound body.
Calm app. Unlimited access to help develop your mental fitness through sleep, mindfulness and meditation.
Runkeeper Go™ app. Free premium subscription to our running app.
Employee wellness program. Free mindfulness, online yoga, Bootcamp, and Lunch & Learn sessions.
OpenUp Access. A platform that offers professional psychological assistance and meditation classes.
Flexibility to plan your travel agenda, plus to work remotely, from home, Onitsuka Tiger Milan office
Competitive salary

THE HISTORY AND VISION OF Onitsuka Tiger

Onitsuka Tiger was born in 1949 as a sports shoe brand. The company continued to evolve until 1977, actively incorporating innovative ideas and technologies & continued its activity as part of ASICS company. In 2002, the company was reborn as a fashion brand in search of a more sophisticated style. Shoes that were once used for competitions were updated to shoes for town use, and they became loved as fashion items. Newly designed clothing and bags also express Onitsuka Tiger's commitment to both traditional detailing and a fashion mindset. Onitsuka Tiger is now undergoing a further evolution. It is sublimating itself into a "premium fashion brand. This premium is not about the price of a product, but rather about the brand's worldview, commitment to quality, and service, meaning one and only.