Description

• The main purpose of the job of a Merchandise Controller is to allocate the right stock in the right quantities  at the right time to the right stores, according to plan and current store performance, to optimize the balance between service and stock levels  

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with planners and replenishment analysts 
• Allocate stock 
• Manage DC stock and odds
• Resolve store orders and enquiries
• Update activity records  
• Allocate stock to new stores
• Resolve customer stock queries
• Ad hoc support tasks (e.g., collating information; QC follow-ups; etc.)
• Action COSTIs and assist with IBTs

Requirements
JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS 

• Grade 12 (Mathematics and Business Economics will be an advantage)
• Computer literate (MS Office – Excel)
• Commercial or retail experience, particularly allocation experience, will be an advantage
• Fashion and Replenishment allocation systems and processes will be an advantage
• Competencies: Problem assessment; detail orientation; service orientation; planning, organising, and control; stress tolerance; strong communication skills; and building and maintaining relationships