Allocation & Replenishment (A&R) Analyst

Our Role

The Allocation and Replenishment Analyst is responsible for ensuring optimal product availability across all retail channels whilst minimising stock cover. This role will analyse product and store level sales performance and demand trends to optimise replenishment parameters and maintain ideal retail stock levels.

What you'll be doing

Stock Allocation & Replenishment

• Set and regularly review replenishment parameters at category level to optimise availability and minimise retail stock cover
• Optimise sell-through and end of season markdown for seasonal / discontinued products with clear allocation switch off rules
• Review and set minimum allocation quantities at Department / SKU level to optimise DC picking efficiency
• Support A&R Manager with setting retail stock and allocation targets and work closely with allocatiors to ensure these are achieved daily
• Regularly review fragmented stock in the DC and ensure clear allocation strategy
• Check the morning & evening replen report to ensure daily allocations have been actioned correctly
• Support allocators with daily allocation activities when required
• Lead allocations for Outlet stores, ensuring a consistent flow of clearance stock all-year round
• Lead allocations for E-Concessions, optimising availability whilst carefully managing stock levels

Trading

• Support the production of comprehensive weekly store performance reporting, end of season and other ad-hoc analysis
• Monitor weekly sales, stock and availability at store / department level, review feedback from area managers and action key allocation responses
• Review and adjust replenishment parameters in line with seasonal shifts / promotions or unexpected demand spikes
• Execute stock movements across the store estate to prevent stockroom overstock situations, maximise sales and minimise markdown exposure

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Develop a thorough working knowledge of A&R systems and processes
• Undertake regular store visits and follow up clear actionable plans
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising teams to drive category performance
• Take responsibility for own personal development and to foster good working relationships across the business.

The Skills & Experience That You'll Need

• Excellent numerical and analytical ability
• Experience in Merchandise Planning / Allocation & Replenishment
• Relevant systems knowledge e.g. Island Pacific, Excel, Power BI

What we'll offer you

At The White Company, we value our employees for always going the extra mile for every one of our customers; we reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.

• Discount -Up to 50% discount and access to regular Sample Sales
• Holiday - 23 days rising to 25 with length of service
• Holiday Buy – opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday
• Pension Scheme - enrolled in our Group Personal Pension schemes upon joining the business.
• Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
• Perkplace Benefits Platform – offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyle
• Wagestream Money Management app - access to Wagestream gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing
• Continued Development – We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development Hub
• Life Assurance

Additional Benefits

• Fruit basket daily
• Tea and coffee provided
• Working from Home - option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
• Social - Christmas party/social events throughout the year
• Seasonal Sample Sales
• Volunteer Day - with a charity of your choice
• Great Location - Close to transport links - over ground Shepherds Bush station /underground White City & Wood Lane stations. Westfield shopping centre with shops restaurants/bars/cinema and gyms

Our Equality Diversity and Inclusion statement of commitment

At The White Company we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and identities.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where people can bring their authentic selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated. Where difference is respected, encouraged, and celebrated. Where you can feel you belong.

We are committed to an active Equality Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process.

We'd love you to join us on our journey.

Our Sustainability statement of commitment

We are committed to building a sustainable legacy that will enable a brighter future for people and our planet.' We believe this should be reflected in everything we do.