Buying/Merchandising Allocator

JOB TITLE: Assistant Buying Allocator
LOCATION: Nairobi
REPORT TO: Head of Buying & Merchandising

Vivo presently operates 22 physical stores in Kenya, two stores in Kigali, one store in Uganda, and an online presence. Our Mission and Vision, "To be Africa's most loved fashion brand" and "Africa Dressing Herself," steer our five core company values. We prioritize our customers, aiming to enhance their lives through our products while nurturing and developing our talent
and employees within the Vivo family. This underscores our commitment to recruiting, cultivating, and retaining the brightest minds globally. Embracing our fundamental principles, #Our People First, #One Team, #Delight Our Customers, #Challenge the Status Quo, and #Own the Result, fosters a distinctive culture throughout our organization, enabling us to unlock the immense potential of this dynamic industry.

If you possess ambition, intelligence, motivation, dynamism, and a knack for influence and innovation, and you thrive in a challenging, high-growth environment, you are the ideal candidate for our team.

Job Purpose

A Product Allocator is responsible for managing and distributing inventory across various retail stores or channels to ensure optimal stock levels, meet customer demands, and maximize sales opportunities. This role involves analyzing sales data, monitoring inventory levels, and collaborating with different departments to effectively allocate products.

Key Responsibilities

● Visual Merchandising
● Utilize sales reports, historical data, and market trends to forecast demand and
determine appropriate stock levels for each store or channel.
● Execute merchandise strategies.
● Ensure that product allocation sheets are filled and shared with the warehouse on a timely manner
● Ensure all the products have been allocated in the right quantiles and we are not over stocking the stores

Key Skills

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Attention to detail.
● Strong Analytical skills.
● Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. Qualifications & Experience
● A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience
● At least 3 years of Fashion Merchandising & Buying capacity in a related business or brands.
● Inventory Management & Visual Merchandising.
● Strong analytical skills, good judgment, creativity, and enthusiasm.

What we offer

At Vivo, our people are our most valuable asset, and we take pride in our internal promotion
and training programs that offer growth opportunities. We foster a supportive culture, care
about our employees' well-being, ensure a work-life balance, value individual voices, and
provide the necessary tools for making a meaningful impact.

How to Apply

Apply by emailing your motivation letter and CV with the subject “Assistant Buying
Allocator” to: recruitment@vivofashiongroup.com to be received no later than 26 January
2024, close of business. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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