Associate Replenishment Analyst

About the Role

The Associate Replenishment Analyst ensures 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, and identifying improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting and Analysis:
• Establish order forecasts using SAP, customer’s replenishment system, and Excel.
• Generate accurate order requirements and demand insights for Demand Planning.
• Identify root cause problems in forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.
• 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 customer 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 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 (i.e.-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.
• Currently enrolled college students with an anticipated graduation by the end of the current school year will be considered.
• Energized by travel approximately 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.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, while maintaining a customer-focused and detail-oriented approach.
• 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.