What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Inventory Analyst (Fresh) position at Dollar General?
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Company Overview
Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.
Job Details
General Summary:
You will be at the heart of our supply chain operations, managing inventory end-to-end and ensuring our customers’ needs are always front and center. This role is your opportunity to make a significant impact on sales growth and productivity by maintaining optimal inventory levels across our network—from vendors to DCs and stores. The average analyst is responsible for ~$300M in inventory across 20,000 locations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead with Ownership: Take charge of a portfolio of vendors within a specific business category, managing inventory flow through every stage—from international vendors to stores—while balancing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drive Results: Create and manage purchase orders to ensure the perfect inventory balance: enough to meet customer demand but without waste.
- Optimize Performance: Monitor and refine key performance indicators (KPIs) such as distribution center service levels, store in-stock rates, inventory turns, days of supply, and on-time, in-full (OTIF) deliveries.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, planning, distribution centers, and transportation, to align inventory strategies with customer needs and company goals.
- Strengthen Relationships: Build and nurture strong vendor partnerships to ensure seamless product flow, tackle challenges head-on, and craft innovative solutions to drive success.
- Data-Driven Impact: Analyze and interpret large datasets to uncover opportunities and provide actionable insights that push the business forward.
- Seasonal and Strategic Execution: Lead inventory strategies for plan-o-gram resets, seasonal activities, and promotional events, ensuring inventory is perfectly timed, placed, and sized to support sales and enhance customer experiences.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellence in Execution: You consistently deliver high-quality work, overcome obstacles with resilience, and stay committed to achieving your goals.
- Analytical Problem Solver: You enjoy using data to identify and solve business challenges.
- Team Spirit: You foster team morale, recognize others’ contributions, and always offer a helping hand.
- Effective Communication: You share ideas clearly and concisely while actively listening to others, creating open and productive dialogues.
- Growth Mindset: You are eager to learn, adapt to new challenges, and grow from past experiences while seeking support when needed.
- Resilience Under Pressure: You stay calm, focused, and solution-oriented even when faced with high-pressure or emotional situations.
Work Experience &/or Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, or another related field. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and database applications. 2-4 years of experience in retail/supply chain preferred.
*This is an onsite role*
Dollar General Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
