Merchandise Administrative Assistant/Allocator
Listing ref 0ea8e895cd
- WhereShirebrook
- Posted20 July 2026
The Role
- Manage allocation of merchandise across stores and online channels based on sales trends, demand forecasts, and inventory levels
- Track store performance and recommend stock transfers, consolidations, or replenishment actions
- Prepare allocation reports, trading updates, and inventory analysis for senior management
- Partner closely with Merchandising, Planning and Production teams to support product distribution within the leading UK omnichannel group
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure data integrity across systems
- Support markdown, clearance, and end-of-season activities to reduce excess inventory
- Identify opportunities to improve allocation processes, stock efficiency, and customer availability
Skills & Requirements
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Ability to maintain strong relationships across multiple departments
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with retail allocation/planning systems
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Previous experience in allocation, merchandising, planning, or retail operations preferred
- Regular visits to the London Head Office required.
This role is full-time, working 40 hours per week.
The Rewards
- Basic salary: £28k-30k per annum
- 21 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
What this role involves
General background for admin assistant roles. This listing’s own employer, location, pay and hours are shown above.
- Handle enquiries on the phone, by email and on social media
- Type up letters, reports and other business documents
- Update and maintain computer records
- Typical pay (UK)
- £21,000 starting · £28,000 experienced
- Typical hours
- 37 to 40 a week
Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0
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