Strategic Planning & Allocation Manager

BJ's Wholesale Club; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free BJ’s Memberships

Generous Paid Time Off

Health benefits options

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Planning & Allocation Manager to lead a team of Merchandise Planners and Allocation Analysts, ensuring optimal product flow to clubs and strong member experience.

You will develop annual merchandise plans, forecast within categories, manage omni-channel inventory, and collaborate with vendors to boost sales while controlling inventory. This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years relevant experience; managerial experience preferred.
• Proven leadership competencies that exemplify BJ's core values.
• Articulate in oral and written communications with strong analytics.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-through and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Results driven in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual bottom-up merchandise plans that deliver company sales, margin, and inventory goals.
• Lead financial forecasting within categories using data-driven analytics, trend insights, and business intelligence to project future results.
• Lead and manage end-to-end omni channel inventory and replenishment/allocation processes.
• Replenishment, allocation, and inventory target strategies to drive high level of in-stock.
• Joint business planning strategies with key vendors to support Divisional strategic goals.
• Strategies to support holiday-specific plans, including product lifecycle management, maximizing sales and minimizing inventory liability through aligned exit strategies that tie to financial targets.
• Leverage data-driven analytics and industry intelligence to continuously evaluate health metrics and improve key KPI’s through root-cause analysis, continuous improvement of processes and system improvements.
• Clearly and concisely communicate business performance to business leads and cross functional partners.
• Coach and develop a team of Merchandise Planners and Allocation Analysts. This includes training, career development and performance management.
• Foster a strong customer service environment to improve efficiencies for the DC network and Clubs.
• Develop new and enhanced business processes to drive the efficiency of your team.
• Collaborate with vendor partners to create an efficient supply chain. Monitor vendor performance to improve reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptable

Detail oriented

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Planning & Allocation Manager to lead a team of Merchandise Planners and Allocation Analysts, ensuring optimal product flow to clubs and strong member experience.

You will develop annual merchandise plans, forecast within categories, manage omni-channel inventory, and collaborate with vendors to boost sales while controlling inventory. This hybrid role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience.