Strategic Allocation and Replenishment Planner at Duluth Trading Company

To drive the creation, management and execution of allocation and replenishment strategies that support the merchandising, visual and inventory initiatives for the retail stores. In addition, the Sr Allocation & Replenishment Planner, Mentors and coaches Planners, Associate Planners and manages any direct reports, Develops and partners to manage processes and system evolution as company growth and objectives are realized, Executes strategic initiatives, both individually and cross-functionally, Functions as a leader, both within the Inventory team and with cross-functional partners, Embraces, leads and promotes process improvements, change management and Leads the analysis of data to identify risks and opportunities

Position Details:

Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You’ll Do: 

• Develops and implements allocation and replenishment strategies for assigned merchandise categories across all retail locations
• Manages flow of inventory throughout the product life cycle from the initial allocation through to the daily replenishment review process
• Creates and executes new store opening assortment allocations based on store specific sales plans and capacity requirements
• Analyzes and identifies selling trends, acting to maximize selling potential and minimize risk to inventory objectives and profitability
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of weekly and ad hoc reports to analyze and react to store level inventory needs
• Identifies and implements strategies to support inventory levels for key promotional and peak selling periods
• Monitors late product and communicates impact to floorset to Visual, Inventory and Store partners
• Manages end of season transfer process including quantifying transfer proposals and communication to stores
• Evaluate and maximize system capabilities to further enhance allocation/replenishment tools and effectiveness
• Develops and fosters strong cross functional partnerships with the Merchandise Planners, Merchandise Managers, Visual, and DC – Retail Operations

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of allocation/replenishment experience
• Financial and Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate data into actionable information to drive results; requires proficiency in retail math
• Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use logic and methods to solve problems and recommend effective solutions, including allocation/replenishment strategies
• Influencing & Negotiation: Can present ideas and directions at all levels of the organization that lead and influence others to action
• Systems and tools Acumen: Proven strong Allocation/Replenishment systems knowledge (such as: Blue Yonder, Manhattan, SAP, JDA) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Collaborations: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with cross functional partners
• Project management skills: Ability to balance forward looking and day to day, along with leading projects and change management
• Leadership Skills: Ability to guide team to action
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills, along with strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to clearly and concisely identify and summarize complex problems or issues, identify, implement and hindsight solutions
• High level of analytical thinking and attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and follow through skills

Duluth Headquarters Benefits and Perks

As we continue to grow Duluth Trading Company and its house of brands, the perks have perked up, too. We’ve boosted an already impressive benefits package to include: 12-week full-pay parental leave, paid holiday time for the important observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, and more! Why’d we go all out? Because our pursuit of a better way means that when it comes to great talent, better perks are a given.

Compensation Range: $82,500 to $100,000/year 

Compensation is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an equal opportunity employer.

Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating.

From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life.

Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.