Replenishment Analyst

About the Role

Replenishment Analysts manage the portion of Dollar Tree business classified as “Basic,” which accounts for over 45% of total company sales. The primary goal is to achieve optimal inventory investment while maintaining desired In-Stock positions for both Stores and Distribution Centers. Analysts optimize basic inventory to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turn while meeting Store In-Stock and Service Level goals. This position supports and executes all aspects of basic SKUs, including base sales, seasonal sales, and promotional sales throughout the entire Replenishment Life Cycle. Analysts work cross-functionally with Merchandising, Planning, and Supply Chain to meet or exceed Company goals while maintaining partnerships with the Supplier community.

Responsibilities

• Manage up to 250 SKUs in over 8,200 stores out of 17 Distribution Centers, representing $100-200M in annual sales.
• Handle all replenishment of Basic product to support promotions, special events, and improve Store In-Stock to maximize sales and execute dropped SKUs to minimize markdowns.
• Forecast assigned SKUs by Distribution Center to ensure sufficient inventory to support sales, company goals, and initiatives while providing suppliers with accurate projections to secure production and consistent inventory flow.
• Investigate root causes of overstocks, out-of-stocks, Store In-Stock, and Turn opportunities, then implement action plans.
• Create purchase orders for appropriate DCs to maximize store service levels and department turn.
• Track and expedite inbound Purchase Orders; make necessary changes to accommodate market shifts and ensure cost-effective and efficient product arrival.
• Partner with Suppliers to establish and maintain compliance in Store In-Stock, Service Levels, and Inventory Turn objectives via email, conference calls, and on-site meetings.
• Conduct weekly analysis of assigned categories and present findings and actions to the category team.
• Collaborate with Merchant, Assortment Planner, and Financial Planner to align replenishment orders with department sales, turn, and open-to-buy goals.
• Communicate business needs effectively to multiple levels both within and outside the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

This role operates in an office environment with a minimum of 40 work hours per week.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience/training.
• Experience: Two or more years of related retail and/or replenishment experience.

Skills

• Results-driven, adaptable, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to make sound decisions with limited managerial direction, take accountability for decisions, actions, and results.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, trends, opportunities, and concerns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as relationship management.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word) with the ability to develop, manipulate, format, and share spreadsheets for analysis. Experience with JDA Advanced Store/Warehouse Replenishment, Relex, MMS, or AS400 is preferred.

Full-time position located at 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320.