About this role
<h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATION</h2> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">The Assistant Manager, Allocation & In-Season Trading supports the execution of merchandise allocation and replenishment activities to drive retail performance and inventory productivity. The role ensures accurate product flow, timely replenishment, and disciplined in-season trading execution at store and cluster level.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Compared to Manager level, this position focuses on strong operational execution, analytical support, and process compliance, while progressively building commercial judgment and independent decision-making capability.</p> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</h2> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">1. Allocation & Replenishment Execution</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Execute product allocation and replenishment based on approved trading plans and system parameters.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Create and maintain sales orders, monitor product release schedules, and follow up on replenishment accuracy.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Track stock levels, weeks of cover, and sell-through performance at store and cluster level.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Escalate supply risks and inventory imbalances with proposed solutions.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">2. In-Season Trading Support</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Monitor daily and weekly sales and inventory performance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Identify slow-moving and fast-selling products and recommend trading actions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Support markdown execution, promotion allocation, and stock rebalancing activities.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Assist in liquidation planning and excess inventory control.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">3. Re-Order & Demand Coordination</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Support re-order planning by consolidating sales trends and inventory data.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Coordinate with Planning, Buying, and SCM teams to ensure timely fulfillment.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Follow up on delivery schedules and highlight potential delays or risks.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">4. Reporting & Data Management</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Prepare weekly and monthly allocation and trading reports.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Ensure data accuracy in allocation systems and reporting tools.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Maintain dashboards and tracking files to support decision-making.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Continuously improve reporting efficiency and data reliability.</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">5. Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement</h3> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Follow allocation governance and operational SOPs.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Ensure compliance with inventory management and trading processes.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Identify operational improvement opportunities and share recommendations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Support digital tool adoption and system enhancement initiatives.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">SUCCESS METRICS</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Replenishment accuracy and service level.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Sell-through support improvement at store level.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Inventory balance and weeks of cover control.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Timely execution of markdown and trading actions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Data accuracy and reporting quality.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0in 0.0in;line-height:115%;font-size:13.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE</h2> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Minimum 2–4 years of experience in allocation, merchandise planning, or retail operations.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Strong analytical skills with good Excel capability.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Basic understanding of retail KPIs and inventory management principles.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Good communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 10.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Strong willingness to learn and develop commercial judgment.</li> </ul>