Sr Distribution Planner, Outlet

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ABOUT THE INVENTORY MANAGEMENT TEAM

You will be part of the Inventory Planning organization is responsible for the strategic planning of inventory positions to drive sales, manage inventory turn and meet or exceed financial targets for your area of responsibility. Inventory associates are innovators, optimizers and problem solvers who are constantly seeking opportunities to move the business forward. You will collaborate with other business functions to support a product strategy intended to meet our customer’s needs.

OVERVIEW OF THE SENIOR DISTRIBUTION PLANNER ROLE

You 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 (Retek, etc). Reports to the Manager of Distribution.

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.
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephoneTransport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis