Supply Chain Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Inventory Management
• Validate weekly inventory allocation and commit plans for Walmart and Sam's Club based on RTF and forecasted demand.
• Analyze inventory levels, replenishment trends, and demand signals to support optimal in-stock performance.
• Develop and maintain CPFR ladder files utilizing Retail Link and GSBN data.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate supply risks and inventory shortages.
• Create weekly in-stock and inventory health reports and identify root causes impacting performance.
• Order Management & Execution
• Validate and confirm Walmart and Sam's Club purchase orders, including model accuracy, PO quantities, and requested delivery dates (RDDs).
• Write and manage manual purchase orders in NOVA to support 100% shipment execution against customer commitments.
• Feature execution, which includes order to delivery trail.
• Partner with SCM, AP2, Logistics, and Sales teams to confirm order receipt, release status, and fulfillment timelines.
• Manage order exceptions, including cancellations for unavailable inventory and customer communication regarding impacts.
• Cook up RDD extension requests with Walmart and Sam's Club logistics teams as needed.
• Validate NERP iDocs for discrepancies and troubleshoot orders delayed within system workflows.
• Customer Collaboration & Relationship Management
• Lead CPFR meetings with Walmart and Sam's Club for assigned product categories.
• Serve as a key point of contact for customer supply chain collaboration and operational alignment.
• Build strong working relationships with customer replenishment and supply chain teams through regular communication and in-person engagement.
• Communicate supply constraints, risks, and recovery plans clearly and professionally to both customers and internal leadership.
• Analytics & Continuous Improvement
• Utilize data analysis to identify trends, improve forecast accuracy, and drive operational efficiencies.
• Ownership of key KPI's that include: In-stock %, Fill Rate, Weeks of Supply, etc.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve supply chain performance.
• Develop reporting and dashboards to support business visibility and decision-making.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, OTIF performance, and supply chain execution.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify process gaps and implement corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in supply chain, customer collaboration, logistics, forecasting, or replenishment functions.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations and retail replenishment processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and directly with customers.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Walmart and/or Sam's Club supply chain operations.
• Working knowledge of Retail Link, Scintilla, NOVA, Madrid, GSBN, SAP, and NERP systems.
• Experience leading CPFR processes and customer collaboration initiatives.
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization.
• Proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, or other analytics/reporting tools.
• Experience working in consumer electronics, retail, or high-volume supply chain environments.