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BJs Wholesale Club Sr Allocation Analyst in BJ's Club Support Center Marlborough, Massachusetts
Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ’s Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we’re committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes.
The Benefits of working at BJ’s
• BJ’s pays weekly
• Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)*
• Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles*
o Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty• Benefit plans for your changing needs*
o Three medical plans**, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending*eligibility requirements vary by position
**medical plans vary by location
Job Summary:
The Senior Allocation Analyst is responsible for getting the right product to the right club, in the right quantity, at the right time . This is accomplished by managing inventory flow across our Club, Distribution and Ecommerce networks to minimize expense. This position works within a Merchandise Category team including Merchant, Merchant Assistant, and Planner and leverages expertise and guidance from the Planning & Allocation Manager and/or Lead.
Job Responsibilities:
Creates purchase orders, allocates inventory, and executes club transfers to maximize sales and inventory investment.
Assists with the pre-season planning process, as necessary.
Review daily Club inventory levels and sales forecasts within assigned Merchandise Categories to ensure Clubs are allocated the right amount of inventory to maintain targeted instock goals to enhance the Member experience.
Monitor vendor performance to ensure that purchase orders are fulfilled completely and delivered on time.
Handles complex issues and problems with minimal supervision.
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of allocation.
Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to others.
Demonstrates proficiency in SAP, BY Demand and Fulfill, BY Luminate (specifically maintaining demand, forecasting and replenishment system parameters) to efficiently allocate inventory and to achieve KPI target goals .
Monitor KPI performance of Club in stock, Sales Plan, Inventory Turn improvement, Monthly Inventory Plans and Margin plan to ensure assigned Merchandise Categories are at target.
Escalate to merchant team and leadership, if needed when vendor performance issues are impacting KPI performance.
Recommend inventory strategy efficiency improvements for the DC network and clubs.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
4+ years of relevant inventory management experience
Results driven and able to work in a fast paced environment
Expert command of retail math concepts, applications and analysis
Proficient Excel skills; must be proficient on formulas, V-lookups, and Pivot Tables
Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through and problem solving skills
Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills
F lexible and adaptive to changing priorities
In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is starting from $65,500.00.
At BJ's Wholesale Club, we’re focused on delivering unbeatable value and outstanding service to our members and communities.
Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States. Currently operating more than 235 clubs, over 165 BJ's Gas® locations and eight distribution centers, we were the first retailer to introduce the warehouse club concept in the northeastern United States. Providing a curated assortment of grocery, general merchandise, gasoline and ancillary services, BJ's offers a differentiated shopping experience that is further enhanced by our omnichannel capabilities.