Allocation Analyst

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

1d•$50,000 - $59,000•Onsite

About The Position

Allocation Analysts manage the deployment of merchandise to stores in their assigned categories. The role includes splitting merchandise between distribution centers, preparing allocation execution plans, directing product allocation and flow to stores, and reviewing performance to recommend improvements based on analysis. The primary objective is to maintain optimal inventory levels in distribution centers and stores by managing inventory-turn disparities across volume groups and seasons, maximizing sales and profitability, and working with business partners to resolve store inventory issues. The position supports Dollar Tree and Family Dollar’s store-centric commitments to customer service, inventory productivity, and sales. Each analyst manages deployment strategy and results for approximately 700–1,000 SKUs, representing $110–150 million in annual sales. The role works with Merchants, Assortment Planners, Financial Planners, and other departments to align allocations with sales and inventory-turn goals, communicate category trends, and support effective seasonal and event execution. This is an office-based position requiring 40 or more work hours per week. The position is full-time and is based at 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320. The stated starting salary is $50,000–$59,000 based on experience, plus a 5% bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or an associate’s degree with additional experience or training preferred.
One to three years of retail store experience and/or merchandise allocation experience is desirable.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet stringent deadlines.
Effective communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to develop, manipulate, format, and share spreadsheets for analysis.

Nice To Haves

JDA Arthur Allocations experience.
MMS experience.
AS400 experience.
Associate’s degree with additional experience or training.

Responsibilities

Manage inventory deployment strategy and results for approximately 700–1,000 SKUs with annual sales of $110–150 million.
Split purchase orders in appropriate quantities among distribution centers to maximize store service levels and department inventory turn, and maintain balanced inventory levels across distribution centers and retail locations.
Allocate and replenish items weekly according to department strategy and merchant vision while maintaining appropriate store inventory levels.
Analyze sales history to support event quantities by location for event and seasonal SKUs; ensure event- and ad-associated SKUs are allocated and replenished in a timely manner.
Facilitate periodic seasonal event strategy meetings with business partners to support effective execution of seasonal strategies.
Collaborate with Merchants, Assortment Planners, and Financial Planners to align allocations with department sales and inventory-turn goals.
Communicate business trends in assigned categories to other departments and contribute to weekly category performance review meetings.
Monitor seasonal inventory held in distribution centers and ensure it is released in a timely manner.
Work with business partners to resolve store inventory issues.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.