Replenishment Buyer

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

7d•$68,000 - $76,500•Onsite

About The Position

Replenishment Analysts manage the portion of Family Dollar business classified as “Basic,” which accounts for over 70% of total company sales. The primary goal is to achieve optimal inventory investment while maintaining desired In-Stock positions for Stores, Distribution Centers, and Third-Party Vendors. This role optimizes basic inventory to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turn while meeting Store In-Stocks and Service Level goals. The position supports and executes all aspects of basic SKUs, including base sales, seasonal sales, and promotional sales throughout the Replenishment Life Cycle. Replenishment Buyers collaborate cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Supply Chain to meet company goals and maintain partnerships with the Supplier community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience/training
Two (2) or more years of related retail and/or replenishment experience
Must be results driven, adaptable, detail oriented and organized.
Ability to make sound decisions with limited Managerial direction, takes accountability for decisions, actions and results.
Must exhibit strong problem solving/decision making and time management skills.
Demonstrates the ability to analyze data, identify root causes, trends, opportunities and concerns.
Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as relationship management.
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to develop, manipulate, format and share spreadsheets for the purpose of analysis.

Nice To Haves

SQL, Retek, and Microstrategy preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage an average of 400-500 SKUs, both domestic and import, in over 7,800 stores out of 9 Distribution Centers representing $300M+ in annual sales.
Manage all allocations of Basic product to support promotions, special events, and improve Store In-Stock to maximize sales and dropped SKU execution to minimize mark downs.
Own all system metrics that ensure accurate forecasts, purchasing, and deployment, to meet inventory, margin, and sales goals for their categories/suppliers.
Investigate root cause of overstocks, out of stocks, Store In-Stock, and Turn opportunities and implement action plans.
Track and expedite inbound Purchase Orders.
Partner with Suppliers and cross-functional partners to establish and maintain compliance in all areas of Store In-Stock, DC Service Levels, and Inventory Turn objectives.
Conduct weekly analysis of assigned categories/suppliers and present findings and actions to the category team.
Manage purchase quantities within approved receipt budget for their categories/suppliers and approve Purchase Orders up to $70,000 at cost.
Effectively communicate the needs of the business to multiple levels both within and outside the organization.
Other Duties as assigned