Intern Allocator: Stock and Merchandise Planning at TFG Volpes
The Foschini Group
Overview
Kickstart your retail career with TFG as an Intern Allocator for Volpes. You will learn how stock gets allocated and replenished across stores while supporting the merchandise planning team. This full time internship is perfect for a recent graduate in Retail, Business or Supply Chain Management who wants hands on experience with stock analysis, store liaison and reporting. If you are organised, numerate and eager to learn, this is a great launchpad into retail merchandise planning.
About the role
As an Intern Allocator at TFG Volpes, you will support the Merchandise Planning and Allocation teams with the practical work of getting the right stock to the right stores.
What you will be doing:
- Assist with stock allocation and replenishment activities that support the merchandise strategy.
- Help monitor stock levels and track how merchandise moves between stores.
- Analyse sales, stock and store performance data to spot trends and identify stock requirements.
- Liaise with stores, suppliers and the Distribution Centre about stock availability, deliveries and queries.
- Track deliveries and follow up on delays or discrepancies.
- Identify and report stock related issues to support effective stock management.
- Prepare reports and keep accurate stock and allocation records.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the planning and allocation teams.
This is a full time internship based with The Foschini Group, a large retail group with many brands and plenty of room to grow.
Requirements
- A relevant qualification in Retail Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Previous exposure to a retail or stock management environment would be advantageous.
- Good numerical and basic analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Basic computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Problem solving ability.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Willingness to learn and develop an understanding of retail merchandise.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing the merchandise strategy through stock allocation and replenishment.
- Support the monitoring of stock levels and merchandise movement across stores.
- Analyse sales, stock and store performance data to identify trends and stock requirements.
- Liaise with stores, suppliers and the Distribution Centre on stock availability, deliveries and general queries.
- Track stock deliveries and follow up on delays or discrepancies.
- Identify and report stock related issues to support effective stock management.
- Prepare reports and maintain accurate stock and allocation records.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the Merchandise Planning and Allocation teams.
Job details
- Organisation
- The Foschini Group
- Job type
- Internship
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Intern Allocator role at TFG Volpes, show that you understand the basics of stock flow in retail. In your CV, mention any exposure you have to Excel, stock takes, or store operations, even if it was part time or during vacation work. A short cover letter that explains why you want to learn merchandise planning and how you stay organised with data will go a long way. During interviews, expect questions about how you spot a trend in numbers and how you handle pressure when deliveries are late. Be ready to give simple examples of teamwork and problem solving. It also helps to research TFG and its brands so you can speak about why retail excites you. Good luck, this is a solid first step into a retail planning career.
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