Fd Buyer, Replenishment

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Family Dollar in Chesapeake, Virginia seeks a Replenishment Analyst to optimize Basic SKU inventory across 7,000 stores and 8 DCs, supporting over $300M in annual sales. You will manage forecasts, PO deployments, and store in-stock levels, partnering with suppliers and cross-functional teams to hit inventory and service targets.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in retail/replenishment, strong Excel/SQL skills, and the ability to analyze data, communicate findings, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; four-year college or university or equivalent experience/training.
• Two (2) or more years of related retail and/or replenishment experience.
• Must be results driven, adaptable, detail oriented and organized; strong problem solving and time management.

Responsibilities

• Replenishment Buyers manage an average of 400-500 SKUs across 7,000 stores from 8 DCs representing $300M+ in annual sales.
• Manage allocations of Basic product to support promotions and maintain Store In-Stock.
• Own metrics to ensure forecasts, purchasing and deployment meet inventory, margin and sales goals.
• Investigate overstocks, stockouts and Turn opportunities; implement action plans.
• Track and expedite inbound Purchase Orders.
• Partner with Suppliers and cross functional teams to ensure Store In-Stock and service levels.
• Weekly analysis of categories/suppliers; present findings to category team.
• Approve Purchase Orders up to $70,000 at cost.
• Communicate business needs across levels within the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Results driven

Adaptable

Detail oriented

Time management

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SQL

Retek

Microstrategy

Job description

General Summary :

Replenishment Analyst manage the portion of Family Dollar business classified as “Basic.” Replenishment manages over 70% of total company sales. The primary goal of Replenishment is to achieve an optimal inventory investment while maintaining the desired In-Stock positions for both the Stores, Distribution Centers and Third Party Vendors.

Replenishment Analyst optimize basic inventory to maximize Family Dollar’s sales, profitability and inventory turn while meeting Store In-Stocks and Service Level goals. This position supports and executes all aspects of basic SKUs including, but not limited to base sales, seasonal sales and promotional sales for the entire Replenishment Life Cycle. Replenishment Buyers work cross functionally with Merchandising, Planning and Supply Chain to meet/exceed Company goals while maintaining a partnership with the Supplier community.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

1. Replenishment Buyers manage an average of 400-500 SKUs, both domestic and import, in over 7,000 stores out of 8 Distribution Centers representing $300M+ in annual sales

2. Manage all allocations of Basic product to support promotions, special events and improve Store In-Stock to maximize sales and dropped SKU execution to minimize mark downs.

3. Own all system metrics that ensure accurate forecasts, purchasing and deployment, to meet inventory, margin and sales goals for their categories/suppliers.

4. Investigate root cause of overstocks, out of stocks, Store In-Stock and Turn opportunities and implement action plan

5. Track and expedite inbound Purchase Orders.

6. Partner with Suppliers and cross functional partners, to establish and maintain compliance in all areas of Store In-Stock, DC Service Levels and Inventory Turn objectives.

7. Conduct weekly analysis of assigned categories/suppliers and present findings and actions to category team

8. Manage purchase quantities within approved receipt budget for their categories/suppliers and approve Purchase Orders up to $70, 000 at cost.

9. Can effectively communicate the needs of the business to multiple levels both within and outside the organization.

10. Other Duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week

Minimum Requirements :

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience/training

Experience: Two (2) or more years of related retail and/or replenishment experience

Job Related Skills: Must be results driven, adaptable, detail oriented and organized. Ability to make sound decisions with limited Managerial direction, takes accountability for decisions, actions and results. Must exhibit strong problem solving/decision making and time management skills. Demonstrates the ability to analyze data, identify root causes, trends, opportunities and concerns. Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as relationship management.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to develop, manipulate, format and share spreadsheets for the purpose of analysis. SQL, Retek, Microstrategy preferred.

Projected Salary Range: $68,000 - $85,000 with 20% annual bonus opportunity and additional incentives

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Inventory Management

Family Dollar