Manager, Inventory Management

Summary of Position (Job Purpose) - Major purpose and functions of the position.

The Manager of Inventory Management will hold a key leadership role in the day to day management of the timely flow of merchandise through the distribution network and to stores for their assigned area.  In addition to helping develop plans and strategies to maximize the sales and inventory turn, the Manger will have direct responsibility over a team of Inventory Analysts.  The Manager will train, develop, and mentor team members as necessary and supervise the on boarding process for all new hires to the Inventory Management department.  As a primary component in the success of the Merchandising division, the Manager of Inventory Management will be participating in many cross functional teams to further develop the strategic initiatives of the organization.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities  -  Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance

• Lead and develop a team of Allocation and Replenishment Inventory Analysts
• Oversee and coordinate the flow of Inventory through the distribution centers
• Provide analysis to identify business opportunities and solutions to improve the flow of merchandise to stores
• Partner with category merchants and directors to develop seasonal allocation and event planning strategies
• Oversee Relex sales and receipt forecast projections while maintaining store and DC instock and service level goals
• Maintain balanced inventory levels in all DC and retail locations while improving flow through each location
• Work with the field to respond to merchandise concerns and work with the appropriate Store Support Center associate/department to address issues

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Merchandise Allocation and Replenishment
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting multiple goals and deadlines
• Ability to work cooperatively and contribute to a high performing team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience and competency with spreadsheet, word processing, and email software functionality
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Desired Qualifications - Desired but not required.

• Experience with JDA, retail enterprise allocation and replenishment software
• Supervisory experience
• Other significant retail or operations experience

This is not to a complete list of job duties: You may determine that you should perform other duties or the company assign you other duties. Also, this job description may be amended or added to as needed.

Start Rate = $100,000-$110,000 based on experience plus 25% bonus and equity. 

The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, a 401k plan, PTO, paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Our success is a team effort —

when we reach our goals, you’ll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

Your Perks and Benefits:
We offer a wide variety of rewards to support your health, wealth, and mental well-being. In addition to medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision insurance, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Educational Assistance
• Access to PerkSpot, an employee discount platform for goods and services
• And much more!

Who We Are:

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value – it’s what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform – and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which appear in the job description for this position, and which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents wil