Director of Allocation & Inventory Strategy

DTLR, Inc.; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company is seeking a Director of Allocation to oversee enterprise allocation and distribution strategies across two distribution centers. This senior role ensures optimized inventory flow and collaboration with various departments to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience in allocation and inventory management, with a proven track record in team leadership and cross-functional partnerships. Responsibilities include directing inventory optimization efforts and participating in performance analytics to drive profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience managing inventory flow across multi-DC environments strongly preferred.
• Direct leadership of multi-unit retail allocation teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise allocation and distribution strategy across two distribution centers.
• Monitor store-level inventory health and proactively mitigate aging risk.
• Partner with Planning to align allocation with OTB and GMROI objectives.

Skills

Inventory optimization

Data analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Distribution strategy

Education

8–10+ years of progressive allocation and inventory management experience

Job description

A retail company is seeking a Director of Allocation to oversee enterprise allocation and distribution strategies across two distribution centers. This senior role ensures optimized inventory flow and collaboration with various departments to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of experience in allocation and inventory management, with a proven track record in team leadership and cross-functional partnerships. Responsibilities include directing inventory optimization efforts and participating in performance analytics to drive profitability.