Willmar, MN)

Hormel Foods•Eden Prairie, MN

25d

About The Position

CATEGORY SALES SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYST – FRESH AND READY MEATS (EDEN PRAIRIE, MN/AUSTIN,MN/WILLMAR, MN) HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters ® , Skippy ® , SPAM ® , Hormel ® Natural Choice ® , Applegate ® , Wholly ® , Hormel ® Black Label ® , Columbus ® , Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com . RESPONSIBILITIES: The Category Sales Supply Chain Analyst – Fresh and Ready Meats coordinates with National Category Sales Managers (NCSMs) to connect sales forecasts with the supply chain IBP process. This position will provide analytical support to drive supply chain improvements that create value for both the customer and Hormel. This role will interface and work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Retail Sales, and NCSM teams. Responsible for developing and building forecasts while monitoring and reporting on accuracy and inventory changes (including S&OE Meetings and pre DCRs). Work closely with NCSM & Sales team members to understand key customer promotions & demand signal changes. Serve as the point person for sales and supply chain to optimize forecasting and mitigation of distressed inventory. Independently work cross-functionally across supply chain and sales teams to optimize overall supply Own inventory communication to Retail Sales inclusive of shortages (including management of the allocation process as needed) and distressed inventory. Manage SDCT booking system details including forecasts vs bookings vs orders, ensuring optimal weeks of supply needed while managing code dates. Collaborate with sales teams regarding discrepancies to ensure successful service levels during key time periods. Assemble and synthesize data from disparate sources including o9, HDS, Oracle (transportation, orders and invoices), and SDCT booking system tools to provide insights and recommendations that support good business decisions. Proactively manage inventory associated with new item launches as well as the item discontinuation process to ensure successful management of inventory levels.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
2+ years of sales, logistics, analyst experience, or supply-chain related experience.
Patter of initiative and driving process improvement.
Ability to proactively gather, interpret, and analyze data from multiple sources and take action.
Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects.
Well-developed communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Nice To Haves

5+ years of sales, logistics, analytics, or supply chain-related experience
Experience in various supply and supply chain systems including Mainframe, HDS, Oracle, o9

Responsibilities

The Category Sales Supply Chain Analyst – Fresh and Ready Meats coordinates with National Category Sales Managers (NCSMs) to connect sales forecasts with the supply chain IBP process.
This position will provide analytical support to drive supply chain improvements that create value for both the customer and Hormel.
This role will interface and work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Retail Sales, and NCSM teams.
Responsible for developing and building forecasts while monitoring and reporting on accuracy and inventory changes (including S&OE Meetings and pre DCRs).
Work closely with NCSM & Sales team members to understand key customer promotions & demand signal changes.
Serve as the point person for sales and supply chain to optimize forecasting and mitigation of distressed inventory.
Independently work cross-functionally across supply chain and sales teams to optimize overall supply
Own inventory communication to Retail Sales inclusive of shortages (including management of the allocation process as needed) and distressed inventory.
Manage SDCT booking system details including forecasts vs bookings vs orders, ensuring optimal weeks of supply needed while managing code dates.
Collaborate with sales teams regarding discrepancies to ensure successful service levels during key time periods.
Assemble and synthesize data from disparate sources including o9, HDS, Oracle (transportation, orders and invoices), and SDCT booking system tools to provide insights and recommendations that support good business decisions.
Proactively manage inventory associated with new item launches as well as the item discontinuation process to ensure successful management of inventory levels.