Replenishment Manager

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with division personnel and facilitate beneficial communication related to products and promotional activity to procurement team and distribution center operations.
• Define and provide overall department goal setting and direction based on key performance indicators.
• Interface with other department heads and division personnel to accomplish job functions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with manufacturers, vendors, logistic companies, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel.
• Attend key meetings to maintain awareness of programs and issues providing relevant department information in support of fundamental and strategic programs.
• Ensure the established sales plan is understood and executed by the procurement team.
• Participate in developing and managing Distribution P&L by providing analyses on relevant procurement data.
• Monitor department results compared to projections, identify solutions and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and analyze operating reports with procurement team and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Develop and define best practices for buying team with support from Corporate Director of Procurement.
• Manage vendor adherence to product specifications through distribution center audits and cutting tests.
• Ensure product specifications are in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory and company requirements.
• Monitor key commodity markets and provide forecast information to the Sales Manager in support of future market dynamics.
• Obtain the best possible costs, quality and service level at all times.
• Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and assess overall implementation effectiveness as needed.
• Work with Corporate Procurement Team on strategic programs where applicable to implement overall best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent
• Meat/Seafood/Deli Procurement and Supply Chain experience
• Specialization in Agricultural Sciences (Meat/Animal/Food) a plus
• 5 - 10 years of experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain including Retail Operations, Buying, Logistics and Manufacturing
• 7+ years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience in the retail industry; experience with a major grocery retailer chain in purchasing or strategic sourcing role with responsibility for working with major national vendors of consumer-packaged goods or commodity food products
• 5 - 10 years of people management experience
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in PC systems required
• Strong understanding of meat and seafood commodity markets and published industry reporting platforms
• Must have a full understanding of regulatory requirements including those of USDA, USDC and FDA where applicable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to make appropriate decisions in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Strong planning, organizing, and negotiating skills
• Must have the ability to represent the company's interests in negotiations with outside professionals and suppliers
• Ability to recognize and understand industry trends and impacts to the region and enterprise
• High degree of initiative and sense of urgency
• Exceptional systems skills especially MS Office and Supply Chain systems
• Strong detailed understanding of business operations
• Demonstrated people leader: build strong relationships, hire great people, commit to the growth of individuals on team and lead by example
• Travel Requirements: 5% to 10%
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds or more
• Work typically performed in a temperature-controlled environment
• Spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal
• Use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment during a normal workday
• Workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required