New Balance - Junior Allocator - Amsterdam

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

As part of the New Balance EMEA DTC Allocation Team, the junior allocator will have the responsibility of managing the distribution of merchandise to retail stores in a way that maximizes sales and meets customer demand. Reporting to the Allocation Manager, the Allocator will work closely with buying and planning teams to ensure that products are available in the right quantities and at the right time to meet consumer demand and drive business success.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Supporting the DTC team by replenishing store stock using our replenishment system (APTOS).

• Review the weekly sales to ensure top-up orders are actioned for best sellers to maximise sales.

• Work closely with the store managers and area managers to review the weekly trade reports to help the store improve KPIs and performance.

• Working with the Merchandiser to build the product assortment for store openings working to store capacities and co-ordinating with logistics and store operations.

• Reporting to the Merchandiser on slow movers, high stocks, and trade opportunities with proposals on how to maximise the potential.

• Review the weekly budgets for the stores to increase/decrease replenishment to support trade.

• Manage the store stock holding ensuring that stock levels are based on the store’s maximum capacity and option count.

• Monitor the replenishment system to ensure effective stock and store distribution.

• Take ownership of the product assortments in the stores by introducing in-season products and aged stock.

• Review the seasonal style allocation to the stores and plan them into the delivery schedules.

• Work closely with the Merchandiser on maximizing the inventory and sales on planned events and promotions.

• Provide stores with full visibility of incoming deliveries and mitigate problems.

• Support the Full-price stores on the end-of-season transfers to the Factory Outlet stores.

• Conduct stock moves between wholesale/retail warehouses and stores to help maximise sell-through and increase profitability.

• Supporting the stores and wider team on price changes and returning stock to the warehouse.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Previous retail allocation experience is essential. 

• Commercial mindset and analytical skills.

• Fluent in English and preferably in one more language.

• Strong communicator and team player.

• Able to work independently and under pressure.

• Attention to detail and highly organised.

• Computer literate with advanced Excel skills.

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

• Discount on health insurance

• 8% holiday allowance

• Flexible Working Hours

• Pension Scheme

• 25 days Annual Leave per year

• Up to €250 travel allowance each month

• Hybrid working

• Employee Discount

• Work from-home allowance

• Home working equipment

• Sports subscription via OneFit

• Opportunity to work abroad for four weeks per year

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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