Distribution Planner

Distribution Planner

The Distribution Team is responsible for managing the movement of goods from suppliers or warehouses to retail locations, customers, or other distribution centers. Their core focus is to ensure that the right products are delivered to the right place, at the right time, and in the right condition.

The Distribution Planner will manage the Allocation functions, systems, and processes necessary to maintain appropriate store inventory levels. Allocation of inventory from Distribution Center to stores via current system. Reports to the Manager of Distribution.

This role requires being onsite in our office Monday through Thursday, and remote option on Friday.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and control the store allocation systems
• Ensure stores maintain appropriate in-stock, service levels, and weeks on hand objectives
• Set up appropriate system parameters, profiles, safety stocks, display minimums, etc., to achieve store / item in stock goals and objectives. Manage allocation system to rate of sale
• Set-up and maintenance of the allocation system to ensure timely processing of new, current, and discontinued merchandise
• Plan and execute allocations to support Visual floor sets and Perimeter or bay requirements by store group
• Support specialized store assortments (warm weather, Flagship, bay variations, special purchase or store needs)
• Partner and collaborate with Inventory Planning and Merchandising counterparts to drive business strategies and support retail
• Resolve allocation issues as needed
• Special projects, analysis, and report assignments as needed

Criteria

Competencies

Our Culture & Values

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Benefits

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