Tesco UK Welwyn Garden City Hybrid Full-Time Permanent Working hours 36 Apply by 04-Aug-2026
About the role
As the Allocator you'll responsible for ensuring effective and accurate allocation and replenishment of stock across stores to maintain optimal stock levels and support targeted sales.
You'll work closely with the Merchandising team, and play a key role in delivering the right product to the right location at the right time, in line with business plans and seasonal strategies.
What is in it for you
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- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.
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You will be responsible for
- Allocate new product lines from depot to stores by leveraging planning data and historical sales to ensure optimal stock levels for each location.
- Maintain accurate system setups for all styles to support smooth stock flow from depot to stores.
- Demonstrate and sustain technical proficiency across all systems and processes relevant to the role.
- Analise weekly sales performance, including rate of sale (ROS) and bestseller trends, and collaborate with the Stock Planning Team to determine next-step actions for priority stores and lines.
- Prepare and deliver departmental reports and analyses to support the Store Stock Planning Team in decision-making.
- Foster effective communication with Merchandising through regular meetings, promoting distribution strategies and alignment.
- Ensure data integrity and timely reporting, maintaining organized and accurate records for all distribution activities.
- Support team capability by training and developing new Allocators, ensuring consistent standards and best practices.
- Visit stores to understand the impact of allocations and replenishment, and assess store stock profiles for continuous improvement.
- Maintain commercial awareness, staying informed about the evolving role of retail on the High Street and monitoring competitor activity.
You will need
Operational skills relevant for this job:
- Stock Allocation & Replenishment :
- Ensuring correct product placement and timely replenishment to meet customer demand
- Excellent team player, with strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across departments.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with others to gather information to make better informed decisions
- Builds positive relationships with own team members & other functions
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis and reporting.
Experience relevant for this job:
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit personal attributes aligned with role requirements, including attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
- Genuine interest and enthusiasm for fashion retailing and industry trends.
- Strong numerical and logical reasoning skills, essential for stock allocation and analysis tasks.
- Proven ability to work independently with self-motivation, while effectively collaborating under management direction.
About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
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