Allocation Analyst

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 ​

• 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

*eligibility requirements vary by position

**medical plans vary by location

Job Summary:

The 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 in-stock goals to enhance the Member experience.

Monitor vendor performance to ensure that purchase orders are fulfilled completely and delivered on time.

Can demonstrate proficiency in SAP, BY Demand and Fulfill (specifically maintaining demand, forecasting and replenishment system parameters) to efficiently allocate inventory and 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

2+ years of relevant inventory management experience preferred

Results driven and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Expert command of retail math concepts, applications, and analysis

Intermediate 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

Flexible 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 $55,000.00.