Associate Replenishment Analyst

Smithfield Foods•Rogers, AR

About The Position

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. The role maintains key performance indicators, analyzes in-stock performance, and identifies improvement opportunities. It includes creating accurate POS forecasts, managing order quantities, and facilitating communication between Category Planners and Replenishment Managers. The analyst uses SAP, customer replenishment systems, and Excel to develop order forecasts and demand insights, monitors inventory and stock status, and collaborates with sales, Category Planners, customer replenishment teams, and managers. The position may also support new product setup, inventory disposition, promotions, and customer meetings. Travel is required as needed; the posting specifies travel 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Currently enrolled college students anticipated to graduate by the end of the current school year may be considered qualified.
Travel 10% of the time.
Able to sit for extended periods.
Able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Frequently able to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Able to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Proficient knowledge of Excel, including formulas, V-lookups, and pivot tables.
Knowledge of customer replenishment systems such as GRS or Retail Link and SAP.
Advanced analytical skills, including reporting on performance metrics, interpreting data, and clearly and concisely articulating results.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, 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, including the ability to proactively plan, prioritize, and set goals.
Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Use SAP, customer replenishment systems, and Excel to establish order forecasts, generate order requirements, and provide demand insights to Demand Planning.
Identify root causes of forecast-accuracy problems and implement corrective actions to improve service levels and supply chain efficiencies.
Review orders against requirements, forecasts, and demand plans, and make necessary corrections.
Assist with new product setup and performance tracking.
Run daily stock status reports to monitor inventory levels for each division.
Manage customer in-stocks at DC and store levels while balancing inventory against established cost thresholds.
Assist Category Planners in disposing of long inventory positions.
Work with Sales to address inventory concerns, including overstock and slow-moving items.
Advise on special promotions and recommend price points to help sell products efficiently.
Facilitate communication 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.