Associate Replenishment Analyst

About the Role

The Associate Replenishment Analyst will ensure product availability at Distribution Centers (DCs) and Stores to maximize Point-of-Sale (POS) opportunities while controlling Markup and Markdown (MUMD) costs. This role involves maintaining key performance indicators, analyzing in-stock performance, identifying improvement opportunities, creating accurate POS forecasts, managing order quantities, and facilitating communication between Category Planners and Replenishment Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting and Analysis

• Use SAP, customer’s replenishment system, and Excel to establish order forecasts, generating accurate order requirements and demand insights for Demand Planning.

• Identify root cause problems in forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions to improve service levels and supply chain efficiencies.

• Review orders against requirements, forecasts, and demand plans, making necessary corrections.

• Assist with new product setup and performance tracking.

• Run daily stock status reports to monitor inventory levels for each division.

• Inventory Management

• Manage the customer’s in-stocks at the DC and store levels, balancing inventory against established cost thresholds.

• Assist Category Planners in disposing of long inventory positions.

• Work closely with sales to address any inventory concerns, such as overstock or slow-moving items.

• Advise on special promotions and recommend price points to help sell products efficiently.

• Communication and Collaboration

• Facilitate communications with the customer Replenishment team and Category Planners.

• Participate and contribute in meetings with sales managers and replenishment managers.

• Lead or attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings with the customer’s replenishment team.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• SAP
• Excel (including formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables)
• Customer's replenishment system (e.g., GRS, Retail Link) - preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Company will consider a currently enrolled college student with an anticipated graduation by end of current school year as qualified.
• Energized by travel 10% of the time.
• Advanced analytical skills: able to report on performance metrics, interpret data, and clearly and concisely articulate the results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, while keeping a customer-focused and detail-oriented approach to completing tasks.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively plan, prioritize, and set goals.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Able to travel as needed.