Planning AND Allocation Manager

Job Summary The Planning & Allocation Manager is aligned with Merchandising DMM and/or Category Director and is primarily responsible for managing all Planning & Allocation activities across the Category Merchant’s product assortments. The role leads a team of Merchandise Planners and Allocation Analysts and ensures the right amount of product flows to the right Clubs at the right time to maximize sales and minimize inventory investment. Responsibilities Develop annual bottom‑up merchandise plans that deliver company sales, margin, and inventory goals. Lead all financial forecasting within categories using data‑driven analytics, trend insights, and business intelligence to project future results. Partner with cross‑functional teams on inputs to forecast and share output with the team to drive alignment. Understand implications of trend to each metric and guide the team on actions to improve results. Lead and manage end‑to‑end omni‑channel inventory and replenishment/allocation processes. Replenishment, allocation, and inventory target strategies to drive high levels of in‑stock. Plan joint business planning strategies with key vendors to support divisional strategic goals. Develop holiday‑specific plans, including product lifecycle management, maximizing sales and minimizing inventory liability through aligned exit strategies that tie to financial targets. Leverage data‑driven analytics and industry intelligence to continuously evaluate health metrics and improve key KPI’s through root‑cause analysis and continuous process improvement. Clearly and concisely communicate business performance to business leads and cross‑functional partners. Coach and develop a team of Merchandise Planners and Allocation Analysts, including training, career development, and performance management. Foster a strong customer service environment to improve efficiencies for the DC network and Clubs. Develop new and enhanced business processes to drive team efficiency. Collaborate with vendor partners to create an efficient supply chain and monitor vendor performance to improve reliability. For General Merchandise only: Pre‑season – collaborate with merchants to develop tailored product assortment inventory needs that support sales trends, promotional calendar, and customer preference in each store. In‑season – lead milestone meetings, providing data‑driven insights on sales/inventory levels to support the business (weekly team meetings, OTB, financial forecasts). End‑of‑life – ensure exit strategies are assigned and executed. Optimize inventory flow timing across all channels and develop allocation processes across the product lifecycle that align with retail merchandise sales and inventory plans. Understand store profiles/tiers and build assortment allocation strategies with merchandising; adjust allocation strategies in‑season as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. At least 5+ years of relevant experience, managerial experience preferred. Proven leadership competencies that exemplify BJ’s core values. Exceptionally articulate in oral and written communications. Strong analytical skills and detail oriented with excellent follow‑through and problem‑solving skills. Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities. Results driven and able to work in a fast‑paced environment. Benefits Weekly pay. Free BJ’s Memberships (The Club Card Membership and a Supplemental Membership for a household member). Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave). Flexible and affordable health benefits (three medical plans, optional dental, vision, HSA, and flexible spending account options). 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match (available to members 18 and older). Employee Stock Purchase Plan – after‑tax payroll deductions to purchase BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount. Compensation and Work Location This is a hybrid role. Tuesday through Thursday are in‑office days at BJ's Club Support Center in Marlborough, MA; Monday and Friday are remote days. Pay range for this position is $103,000.00 – $131,500.00. #J-18808-Ljbffr BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.