Allocator

Job Introduction

Exciting Opportunity at cardfactory: Join Our Business Development Team as an Allocator!

Are you ready to play a crucial role in ensuring top-notch customer service at cardfactory? We are looking for an Allocator to join our Business Development team at Junction 41 in Wakefield. Your primary responsibility will be to maintain optimal stock levels to meet customer demands effectively.

As an Allocator, you will collaborate closely with the Business Development team to strategize and implement inventory plans at the sku/store level. Your efforts will contribute to the successful execution of joint business plans by meeting stock availability targets. Working hand in hand with our partnerships team, you will ensure daily stock availability while also assisting in allocating stock for seasonal events and new store openings.

This entry-level position requires individuals with strong IT skills, a task-oriented mindset, excellent communication skills, and a methodical approach. If you possess knowledge or hands-on experience in stock merchandise or product transactions, it's a definite plus.

Join us in this fantastic role where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference within our team. The position entails working in the office for a minimum of 2 days per week, with flexibility for additional days as needed. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to grow with us at cardfactory!

Main Responsibilities

• Manage customer stock at product/store level
• Deliver store/product forecast accuracy improvements that can influence stock buys and markdown activities, delivering continuous improvement
• Generate weekly reporting to support the Merchandise and Accounts team to track availability / delivery and operational costs.
• Support the Assistant Merchandiser and Supply Chain Team to plan customer picking and delivery schedules
• Review future sales demand at store level to maximise availability in store and minimise stock write off
• Ensure on time delivery of new range launches and all event activity, tracking deliveries and reporting on launch availability in customer stores
• Ensure system integrity by maintaining correct customer stock records, stock adjustments are processed and accurate
• Support the Assistant Merchandiser with period stock counts
• Responsible for the production and accountable for the accuracy of customer paperwork to support stock deliveries

The Ideal Candidate

• Knowledgeable IT Skills on Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
• Be self-driven and have the ability to work autonomously
• Good communication, both written and verbal
• Experience in a similar role or with allocations / supply chain systems would be advantageous
• Methodical with a good eye for detail

About The Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey.  

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.

Benefits

• 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support       
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships
• Access to blended learning and development content
• Discounted mobile phone contracts
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. 

No agencies, please.