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General Summary:

Allocators are responsible for managing the optimal deployment of fashion (non-schematic) merchandise to the stores within their assigned Category(s). The primary goal of the Allocator is to achieve an optimum inventory level within the distribution centers and stores through managing inventory turn disparity across volume groups for each of their category(s) seasons in order to maximize sales and profitability. Incumbents in this position are responsible for embracing Family Dollar’s store-centric commitment to customers, customer service, inventory productivity, and sales.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Each Allocator is responsible for the fashion inventory deployment strategy and results for around 700 – 1,000 skus with sales totaling $110 - 150 million annually.

+ Through collaborative efforts with cross functional teams, Allocators provide a detailed understanding of allocation execution strategy as well as provide a guide to understand merchant’s assortment vision.

+ Monitor fashion inventory that is held in the DCs to timely allocation of seasonal merchandise to meet all sales and turn goals.

+ Owners of assigning optimal volume grades to the stores.

+ For each category post-season, collaborate closely with merchandise partners to provide post season analylitics.

+ Work directly with the New Store Team and merchants to determine the seasonal assortment set for new stores for their assigned categories.

+ Deliver results on assigned cross-functional projects with significant company impact

+ Respresent allocations in cross functional weekly meetings.

+ Other job-related duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Office work environment, 40+ work hours per week

Minimum Requirements:

_Education:_ Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university or Associates Degree with additional experience / training

preferred.

_Experience:_ One(1) or more years of retail store experience and/or merchandise allocation experience desirable.

_Job Related Skills_ : Ability to prioritize and organize workload, possess strong problem solving skills, capable of meeting stringent

deadlines, and possess effective communication skills.

_Computer Skills_ : Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite . Ability to develop,

manipulate, format and share spreadsheets for the purpose of analysis. SQL, Retek, and Microstrategy experience preferred.

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

Inventory Management

Family Dollar