Inventory Planning Assistant: Replenishment & Allocation

Dick's Sporting Goods; McAlisters Crossroads (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods seeks an Assistant Inventory Planner to support allocation and replenishment strategies for our merchandise teams. You will help maintain optimal store inventories to back financial goals, campaigns, and regional initiatives, ensuring new stores open with the right assortments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with JDA systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong emphasis in Excel.
• JDA Allocations and/or JDA Fulfillment experience a plus.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service oriented.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities.
• Execution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Superior organizational abilities.
• Process & procedure oriented.
• Strong verbal and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate bulk purchase orders using the Allocations system. Place weekly replenishment purchase orders.
• Maintain proper inventory levels by store location to support sales, margin and turn goals.
• Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to implement and execute merchandise allocation and replenishment buy strategies.
• Review regular instock reporting for key and advertised items. Partner with Inventory Planner/AR Manager to determine actions to correct instock issues in a timely manner.
• Analyze and communicate product, size, and color inventory needs to Inventory Planner/AR Manager.
• Execute new store plans and ensure new stores open with the correct assortment and appropriate inventory levels.
• Execute inventory re-balancing opportunities as necessary.
• Research and respond to store merchandise needs and wants. Communicate higher level inventory needs to the Inventory Planner/AR Manager.
• Understand and manage item eligibility through the Item Eligibility (ITEL) application. Ensure proper assortment within allocation systems and instock reporting based on climate, rationality, seasonality, etc.

Skills

Excel

JDA Allocations

JDA Fulfillment

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods seeks an Assistant Inventory Planner to support allocation and replenishment strategies for our merchandise teams. You will help maintain optimal store inventories to back financial goals, campaigns, and regional initiatives, ensuring new stores open with the right assortments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of experience, with strong Excel skills and familiarity with JDA systems.