Coordinator, Allocation

Job summary

The Allocation Coordinator manages the distribution of inventory across stores by adjusting system-generated allocations and creating purchase orders. They also monitor stock availability, handle delivery delays, and analyze reports to resolve supply chain issues.

Job details

Job Summary As a member of the Replenishment team, the Allocation Coordinator is responsible for issuing distribution documents for thousands of items across all Dollarama stores in Canada. The incumbent will verify the availability of stock in the warehouses and will monitor the status of all items to be distributed.Key Accountabilities Adjust the distributions generated by the system for submission to the various warehouses as well as the distribution center; Create purchase orders according to the quantities determined by the allocation process; Adjust and modify purchase orders according to the supplier's delivery capabilities; Ensure the distribution of adequate quantities of certain categories or items to stores according to the seasonality obtained from sales data; Check the availability of stock in the system to allow adequate distribution; Manage delivery delays and order cuts with the supplier as well as expedite out-of-stock items; and Analyze reports and follow up on serious issues with different departments (shipping, reception, etc). Job Requirements University degree in Business Administration, Operations, Logistics Management or similar; One (1) to two (2) years of experience in a similar position; Experience in the retail industry (an important asset); Good organizational skills and thoroughness; Strong communication skills; Ability to handle multiple requests within tight deadlines; and Knowledge of SAP (an asset). We thank all interested applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team.

What you’ll do

The Allocation Coordinator manages the distribution of inventory across stores by adjusting system-generated allocations and creating purchase orders. They also monitor stock availability, handle delivery delays, and analyze reports to resolve supply chain issues.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in Business Administration, Operations, or Logistics Management. One to two years of experience in a similar role is required, with retail industry experience considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Logistics · Preferred
• Supply Chain · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Retail operations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Replenishment
• Allocation
• Inventory Management
• Purchase Order Management
• Logistics
• Supply Chain
• Data Analysis
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• SAP
• Retail Operations
• Business Administration
• Sales
• Warehousing
• Logistics Management
• Operations
• SAP Applications

Job areas

• Logistics
• Retail
• Administrative
• Management & Leadership
• Allocator
• Logistics Coordinator
• Transport Clerks
• Logisticians

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