Allocator

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Merchandising team as an Allocator, based in our Central London Wigmore Street office! We are also open to candidates who can travel to our Kingston or Brent Cross stores.

Please note that this is a 3 month fixed-term opportunity until January 2025.

About the role

Our Allocator's work closely with the wider merchandising team and buying teams, ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time. Working with the Assistant Merchandiser you will be responsible for placing reorders, forecasting, monitoring and managing stock availability across each store.

The position available is within the Home category, reporting to the Assistant Merchandiser.

About the candidate

We look for warm and welcoming people, who are adaptable, courageous, innovative and goal orientated to join us on our exciting journey.

As well as these key characteristics, this role also requires some specific skills and experience to succeed…

• Experience within an Allocator (or similar) role essential
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Competent with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel
• Good commercial awareness
• Good communication and relationship skills
• Ability to problem-solve and works well under pressure.

When you join Fenwick, you’ll receive:

• Up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and fenwick.co.uk.
• 28 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays, increasing by 1 day each year to a maximum of 33 days (pro rata for part time colleagues)
• ‘Perks*’ - a great way to get Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare -24/7 GP, wellbeing advice & support service.
• Pension scheme.
• Hybrid working (typically Thursday & Friday working remotely)

We offer a salary of 27k p/a, dependant on experience.

About Fenwick

Fenwick is the UK’s largest family-owned department store group with a rich heritage and history that has shaped who we are today! We are on an exciting journey, looking towards a future that is every bit as bold and brilliant as what has gone before.

We work collaboratively and our 2,000 strong workforce spans across our stores, our support functions including Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People and Customer Service teams plus our valued restaurants and distribution.