Director, Allocation & Replenishment

Dollar Tree Stores; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Educational Assistance

Employee discount platform

Job summary

Dollar Tree Stores is seeking a Director, Allocation & Replenishment to lead strategic initiatives and optimize merchandise flow. This role directs a team and collaborates cross-functionally to enhance inventory management.

Key responsibilities include coordination of inventory, business analysis, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. Competitive compensation includes a salary of $158k-$182k plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of experience in Merchandise Allocation and Replenishment.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high performing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Allocation and Replenishment Inventory Analysts.
• Oversee flow of inventory through distribution centers.
• Provide analysis to identify business opportunities.
• Develop seasonal allocation and event planning strategies.
• Maintain balanced inventory levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

JDA retail allocation

Relex replenishment

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Email software

Job description

Director, Allocation & Replenishment

Summary Of Position (Job Purpose)

The Director, Allocation & Replenishment will hold a key leadership role in the strategic direction and day to day management of the timely flow of merchandise through the distribution network and stores for their assigned area. In addition to helping develop plans and strategies to maximize the sales and inventory turn, the director will have direct responsibility over a Manager of Inventory Management and a team of Replenishment and Allocation Inventory Analysts. The Director will train, develop, and mentor team members as necessary and supervise the on boarding process for all new hires to the Inventory Management department. As a primary component in the success of the Merchandising division, the Director, Allocation & Replenishment will be participating in many cross functional teams to further develop the strategic initiatives of the organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance

• Lead and develop a team of Allocation and Replenishment Inventory Analysts and a Manager of Inventory Management
• Oversee and coordinate the flow of Inventory through the distribution centers
• Provide analysis to identify business opportunities and solutions to improve the flow of merchandise to stores
• Partner with category merchants and directors to develop seasonal allocation and event planning strategies
• Oversee Relex sales and receipt forecast projections while maintaining store and DC in-stock and service level goals
• Maintain balanced inventory levels in all DC and retail locations while improving flow through each location
• Work with the field to respond to merchandise concerns and work with the appropriate Store Support Center associate/department to address issues
• Provide strategic direction, identify best practices, and problem solve issues for allocation system(JDA) and replenishment system (Relex) systems

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in Merchandise Allocation and Replenishment
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting multiple goals and deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively and contribute to a high performing team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience and competency with spreadsheet, word processing, and email software functionality
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Desired Qualifications - Desired But Not Required.

• Experience with JDA retail allocation and Relex replenishment software
• Leadership/Supervisory experience
• Other significant retail or operations experience

Pay Range

$158k-$182k based on experience + 25% bonus target + equity. Relocation assistance provided.

Our success is a team effort —

when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Who We Are

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities. We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Inc

Full time

500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Inventory Management

Dollar Tree