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Specialist Merchandising Allocator - EM South at adidas Group
adidas Group
September 21, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation
Responsible for the execution of all Allocations and Replenishment for the Franchise Stores across your Portfolio. Manage the implementation of the allocation strategy.
Deliver thorough analysis for initial allocations, ensuring optimum stock availability. Manage replenishment through quick and efficient reactions to drive profitable stock investment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute allocations to ensure that store needs are covered
Ensure optimal initial volumes to achieve store sales plans.
Provide accurate information to deliver effective replenishment to stores
Active participation in departmental analysis down to store and size to enable trade
Manage launches including tracking launch stock inbound as well as outbound.
Attend Launch meetings and feedback to Concept Store team.
Execute new store opening store plan.
Support the planning lead in the execution of markdowns and price changes.
Effective use of reports available for analysis
Work closely with Field team to manage store queries as well sending comms to stores.
Leverage relationships with cross-functional teams (e.g. DC, Operations, CTC, Omni channel) to obtain information necessary to achieve business objectives.
Key Relationships
Africa Export Franchise Excellence and Merch Teams
Franchise Store Operations
Partner Merchandising Team members
Partner Warehouse Contacts - Supply Chain
Concept Store HUB Merchandise team
Brand, Omnichannel teams
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
Efficient and accurate attention to detail
Good working knowledge of computer software (MS Word, PowerPoint)
Intermediate to advanced working experience on Excel
Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualification
Relevant retail/ business qualification.
3- 5 years retail experience
At least 2 years' experience as a allocator.
Responsible for the execution of all Allocations and Replenishment for the Franchise Stores across your Portfolio. Manage the implementation of the allocation strategy.
Deliver thorough analysis for initial allocations, ensuring optimum stock availability. Manage replenishment through quick and efficient reactions to drive profitable stock investment.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute allocations to ensure that store needs are covered
Ensure optimal initial volumes to achieve store sales plans.
Provide accurate information to deliver effective replenishment to stores
Active participation in departmental analysis down to store and size to enable trade
Manage launches including tracking launch stock inbound as well as outbound.
Attend Launch meetings and feedback to Concept Store team.
Execute new store opening store plan.
Support the planning lead in the execution of markdowns and price changes.
Effective use of reports available for analysis
Work closely with Field team to manage store queries as well sending comms to stores.
Leverage relationships with cross-functional teams (e.g. DC, Operations, CTC, Omni channel) to obtain information necessary to achieve business objectives.
Key Relationships
Africa Export Franchise Excellence and Merch Teams
Franchise Store Operations
Partner Merchandising Team members
Partner Warehouse Contacts - Supply Chain
Concept Store HUB Merchandise team
Brand, Omnichannel teams
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
Efficient and accurate attention to detail
Good working knowledge of computer software (MS Word, PowerPoint)
Intermediate to advanced working experience on Excel
Commercial understanding and a merchant mind set
Ability to work collaboratively within a team
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualification
Relevant retail/ business qualification.
3- 5 years retail experience
At least 2 years' experience as a allocator.