Allocator – Merchandising

Job Title: Allocator – Merchandising

Reporting to: Retail Merchandise Manager

Location: Hammersmith, London

Role Overview:

We are looking for an Allocator to join our Merchandising team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised, analytical, and commercially minded individual looking to develop their career within a fast-paced luxury fashion environment.

Working closely with the Merchandising, Logistics, E-Commerce and Retail teams, you will help ensure the right product is available in the right location at the right time, supporting sales and maintaining the high standards expected within a luxury fashion business.

Key Responsibilities:

Allocation & Stock Management

• Execute and manage initial and ongoing stock allocations and replenishment across stores and online channels.
• Track incoming stock, available inventory and stock flow to maximise sales, stock availability and inventory turn.
• Monitor store stock levels, sales performance and demand to ensure stock is positioned effectively.
• Coordinate stock transfers between locations where required.
• Monitor full size availability of best sellers, continuity lines and key seasonal products.

Pre-Season & Launch

• Support pre-season size profiling and size curve analysis to inform the DTC buy.
• Execute allocations in line with agreed range plans, store profiles, floorplans and launch priorities.
• Ensure stock is allocated and available ahead of key product launches and deliveries.
• Support new store openings through the preparation and execution of stock packages.

In-Season Trading

• Support replenishment, rebalancing, transfers and stock consolidation.
• Monitor store capacity, floorplans and stock flow to identify risks and opportunities.
• Support seasonal stock movements

Reporting & Systems

• Maintain accurate product, stock and allocation information across internal systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve allocation processes, reporting and ways of working.

Cross-Functional

• Build strong working relationships with Merchandising, Retail, E-Commerce, Logistics, Supply Chain and Distribution Centre teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for day-to-day allocation and stock queries.
• Communicate allocation priorities, stock risks and required actions clearly to relevant teams.

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Previous experience in fashion, retail, merchandising, allocation, or a similar environment.
• A genuine interest in luxury fashion and the retail industry.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident working with Excel and comfortable analysing data.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Commercially aware and interested in understanding what drives sales and product performance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.
• A positive, collaborative approach with a strong work ethic.