JD Sports Jobs 2023 – Allocator – JD

Role Overview:

Responsible to: Senior Allocator

Department: Merchandising

Location: JD Group Head Office, Bury, Greater Manchester

Role Overview: To create and Maintain data and purchase orders and act as a support function to the Merchandising Team to achieve optimum efficiency and help maximise profitability across all channels.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Stock (80%):

• Create and maintain purchase orders on the JD system within a specific product area
• Check and ensure all purchase orders are received and processed by supplier

Trade (20%):

• Chase and review set up of new suppliers
• Pre-allocate all new products approx. 6 months in advance via scheduling system
• Amend pre-allocations as directed by Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser
• Review pre-allocations through scheduling reports before distributing to merchandisers
• Produce price amendments as directed by Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser and communicate to Retail
• Communicate merchandising aids to retail as directed by Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser
• Review all costs, retail and VAT within a specific product file prior to receipt highlighting to Merchandiser/Assistant Merchandiser and amending as directed.
• Establish collaborative working relationships within Teams and across functions.

Behavioural:

• Delivering Excellence Working at a consistently high standard & with enthusiasm. you work to deliver a high quality service to meet personal and team expectations.
• Responsibility (Delivers results) Take ownership of your work and use your initiative to deliver. Take responsibility for your own actions & decisions
• Team Work You work with others to reach a common goal; sharing information, supporting colleagues and searching out expertise and solutions from relevant stakeholders.
• Leadership You lead by example through your behaviours and professional approach to work; inspiring your colleagues and driving for results.
• Communication You communicate clearly and concisely, ensuring that the message is understood by all.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge Needed:

• Experience within a similar role is advantageous
• Experience within a sports/fashion retailer is advantageous
• Highly numerate and strong commercial focus