Sr. Allocation&Replenishment Planner

Duluth Trading Company
US - Wisconsin - Mount Horeb
September 12, 2024
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Position Overview:

To drive the creation, management and execution of allocation and replenishment strategies that support the merchandising, visual and inventory initiatives for the retail stores. In addition,the Sr Allocation&Replenishment Planner,Mentors and coaches Planners, Associate Planners and manages any direct reports,Develops and partners to manage processes and system evolution as company growth and objectives are realized,Executes strategic initiatives, both individually and cross-functionally,Functions as a leader, both within the Inventory team and with cross-functional partners,Embraces, leads and promotes process improvements, change management andLeads the analysis of data to identify risks and opportunities

Position Details:

Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You'll Do:

Develops and implements allocation and replenishment strategies for assigned merchandise categories across all retail locations
Manages flow of inventory throughout the product life cycle from the initial allocation through to the daily replenishment review process
Creates and executes new store opening assortment allocations based on store specific sales plans and capacity requirements
Analyzes and identifies selling trends, acting to maximize selling potential and minimize risk to inventory objectives and profitability
Responsible for creation and maintenance of weekly and ad hoc reports to analyze and react to store level inventory needs
Identifies and implements strategies to support inventory levels for key promotional and peak selling periods
Monitors late product and communicates impact to floorset to Visual, Inventory and Store partners
Manages end of season transfer process including quantifying transfer proposals and communication to stores
Evaluate and maximize system capabilities to further enhance allocation/replenishment tools and effectiveness
Develops and fosters strong cross functional partnerships with the Merchandise Planners, Merchandise Managers, Visual, and DC Retail Operations

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of allocation/replenishment experience
Financial and Business Acumen:
Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results; requires proficiency in retail math
Problem Solving&Decision Quality:
Able to use logic and methods to solve problems and recommend effective solutions, including allocation/replenishment strategies
Influencing&Negotiation:
Can present ideas and directions at all levels of the organization that lead and influence others to action
Systems and tools Acumen:
Proven strong Allocation/Replenishment systems knowledge (such as:
Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, JDA) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Collaborations:
Able to build constructive and effective relationships with cross functional partners
Project management skills:
Ability to balance forward looking and day to day, along with leading projects and change management
Leadership Skills:
Ability to guide team to action
Possess strong organizational and time management skills, along with strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to clearly and concisely identify and summarize complex problems or issues, identify, implement and hindsight solutions
High level of analytical thinking and attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and follow through skills

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

As we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. We've boosted an already impressive benefits package to include:
12-week full-pay parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and June.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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