The Distribution Hub ensures the right stock is in the right place at the right time to maximise sales opportunities and minimise markdown. Through partnerships across Wholesale, Ecomm, Retail, Franchise, and Core Merchandising, the Distribution Hub manages allocations for the entire business across all channels, using systems expertise to achieve optimum channel allocations and create the best customer experience. The Allocator is responsible for accurately allocating stock by channel according to the distribution plans.
1. Provides administrative and analytical support to the Distribution Merchandising Team.
2. Utilises Nextail to accurately allocate stock to all channels—Wholesale, Ecomm, Stores, and Franchise—in line with the distribution plan.
3. Builds strong relationships with Core Merchandising counterparts and maintains good knowledge of capacity, option plans, and sales trends to make informed allocation decisions.
4. Reviews available reports, including Nextail parameters, to ensure optimal replenishment and first allocations.
5. Monitors key line availability regularly and adjusts allocations to meet demand.
6. Supports promotional, peak, markdown activities, and launch dates through timely and accurate allocations.
7. Analyzes sales trends and forecasts stock needs accordingly.
8. Utilizes ad hoc reporting to analyze product performance and support trading decisions.
9. Conducts store visits and website reviews, nurturing partnerships across channels to build product and channel knowledge and develop informed insights.
10. Prepares and supports distribution meetings.
11. Collaborates cross-functionally with Core Merchandising and channel teams to identify process improvements and enhance agility.
About Us
We're a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse, talented team who enjoy working together and are proud of their contributions. Career progression is diverse here. This is what a career at River Island looks like, and this is where yours begins.
This role is based at our Head Office in West London. Check us out on a map.
What we offer:
* Generous 50% staff discount and onsite staff shop.
* Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions through Reward Gateway.
* Free onsite gym, subsidized restaurant & café, social events.
* Support for various family setups, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments.
* Flexible working, early finish Fridays in summer, and payday benefits.
* Give as you earn scheme, 'Giver Island' day, and matched funding.
* Upskilling opportunities through training and qualifications, with a clear progression path.
* 23 days paid holiday plus option to purchase additional days.
Keeping You Safe
At River Island, we are committed to safeguarding our employees and preventing extremism. We promote British Values—democracy, rule of law, liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance. For more, visit www.gov.uk.
Our diverse community is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We consider flexible working requests unless operational needs prevent it. For more on our hiring process, see below. #J-18808-Ljbffr