Merchandise Allocator jobs in Pennsylvania

Come join Ollie's 40 years of retail success and earn a 20% discount on all your Ollie's purchases.  A publicly traded company since 2015, we're 500 stores strong in 30 states, and intensely focused on increasing our footprint.
 

 Join our team and start living the Ollie-tude! (Ollie’s Core Values):
 o    BE A TEAM PLAYER- Be supportive and work together.
 o    BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?
 o    BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
 o    BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
 o    BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?
 o    BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere. 
  

Competitive Benefits 
 

• • Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins Day 2 of employment.
  • 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment.
  • FSA/HSA (Flexible & Health Savings Account), set aside pre-tax dollars to reduce your taxable income.
  • Strong field sales career growth & talent development culture for top performers.
  • 20% Associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases & annual bonus program. 

Position Overview:

The Allocator is responsible to allocate merchandise to stores according to warehouse and store inventory levels. This position is required to work with buyers, stores and the distribution centers to ensure appropriate fulfillment of product for retail sales.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Execute the release of merchandise inventory from the distribution centers to supply stores for retail sales.
• Ensure that proper inventory levels are allocated to supply new store openings.
• Ensure that proper inventory levels are allocated to cover all stores for ads.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on sales trend, forecast and store size.
• Collaborate with the buying team and distribution centers on incoming and outgoing merchandise deals.
• Develop knowledge of store attribute performance and trends through data analysis and field communication.
• Develop allocation strategies for specific category levels and execute physical allocations.
• Resolve delivery and receiving issues by working with the buyers, distribution centers and stores to ensure proper inventory is allocated to stores.
• Build strong relationships with DC outbound, stores and District Team Leaders.
• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1 years of retail experience in merchandising or distribution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and internet application; such as JDA and ARTHUR.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong working relationships with others.
• Ability to adapt well to change in direction in a fast paced work environment.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to remain in a normal seated position regularly.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak regularly.
• Ability to grip, reach, and pinch with arms and hands frequently.
• Ability to bend and twist occasionally.

Ollie’s is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

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