Associate Replenishment Analyst

The Value You’ll Bring

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you a driven Supply Chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, building customer relationships, and collaborating with great teams? Join Smithfield Foods, one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies! We value each individual, our animals, the environment, and our communities.

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Seeking

• 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.
• Energized by travel 10% of the time.

Other Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Proficient knowledge of Excel, including formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables.
• Knowledge of customer replenishment system (i.e.-GRS, Retail Link) and SAP preferred.
• 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 fast paced and changing environment, while keeping a customer-focused and detail-oriented approach to completing tasks.
• Able 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.
• Able to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.
• 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.