Allocator | Retail

Hilversum, reference 2026-00707

Job description

As an Allocator, you ensure our customer wins with the consumer by making sure the right product assortment is available at the right time, in the right stores, and in the right quantities. Based at the European Head Office, you will be part of a strong retail team supporting premium store locations across the European market.
This role focuses on in-season trading and inventory optimization, with the goal of driving sales performance while ensuring efficient stock management across the product lifecycle.Key responsibilities include:

• Capturing store and market trends and collaborating with Merchandising and Assortment Planning teams to build strong product assortments for retail doors
• Analyzing sales and inventory data to forecast demand and optimize replenishment processes
• Identifying and managing pre-season and in-season risks and opportunities in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
• Allocating products within store capacity constraints and ensuring smooth transitions between campaigns, flows, and seasons
• Preparing ad-hoc and regular reporting to support allocation decisions and communicate stock positions, risks, and opportunities
• Supporting launch and marketing initiatives by ensuring appropriate product coverage across stores
• Defining optimal depth by store, style, and size based on sales trends, targets, and store capacity
• Minimizing end-of-season stock by managing replenishment and improving sell-through of slower-moving products

Requirements

• At least 1 year of direct experience in DSM such as allocation, location planning and assortment planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Ability to work with data to build insights, forecasts, and actionable recommendations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to make trade decisions pre- and in-season
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with strong ownership and results orientation in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively, build networks, and work with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of planning tools, inventory KPIs, and performance tracking

Working conditions

Contract via Undutchables and competitive secondary benefits.Est. Start Date: 01/06/2026Est. End Date: 30/10/2026Visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position.

Work location

Hilversum

Company description

Our client is a big player in the retail space.

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Recruiter contact

Elcin Arici, Eindhoven
elcin.arici@undutchables.nl
+31(0)6-18093399