Allocation & Inventory Analytics Specialist

Adusa; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking an Allocation Planner to manage store allocations and daily DC planning. You will monitor inventory, review planned allocations, and maintain allocation reporting to ensure seamless product movement across the network.

The role requires strong data analysis, Excel skills, and cross-functional collaboration with brand partners and IT to resolve root causes and improve processes. Hybrid work includes in-person and remote days across core locations.

Qualifications

• Demand management practices.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
• RelEx knowledge preferred.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate Excel.
• Presentation skills.
• Inventory management best practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player and collaborator.
• Strong Mathematical and Statistical aptitude.
• Ability to analyze and decipher large amounts of data.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and rule sets.
• Ability to determine root causes and implement solutions.
• Strong critical thinker, autonomous decision-maker.
• Customer focus.
• Takes initiative, self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for available inventory and ensure timely execution of all planned product allocations for applicable Distribution Centers.
• Review upcoming planned allocations for applicable DC and build Daily Plans that meet facility needs.
• Maintain reporting and tracking of all Released Allocations by DC.
• Maintain reporting and tracking of all Allocations not supported by sufficient inventory by DC.
• Support ad hoc allocation requests in a timely fashion by working with business partners and ensuring DC sign-off.
• Ensure timely execution of all Seasonal allocations including tracking of Season progress.
• Collaborate with Brand Partners to understand Allocation execution variance and explain root cause driver(s).
• Analyze system exceptions for root cause and work with IT partners for solves as needed.
• Monitor on-hand inventory at applicable DCs for Planned Allocations.

Skills

Inventory management

Demand planning

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related business field or equivalent experience

Tools

RelEx

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Ahold Delhaize USA is seeking an Allocation Planner to manage store allocations and daily DC planning. You will monitor inventory, review planned allocations, and maintain allocation reporting to ensure seamless product movement across the network.

The role requires strong data analysis, Excel skills, and cross-functional collaboration with brand partners and IT to resolve root causes and improve processes. Hybrid work includes in-person and remote days across core locations.