Division Replenishment Strategy Manager

Albertsons Company Inc. • Lubbock, TX

35d

About The Position

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving. The Division Replenishment Strategy Manager is a regional, strategic role responsible for supporting local Merchandising (i.e., Assistant Sales Managers) on local merchandising planning (e.g., ad, promo) and inventory issue resolution. This individual is a key liaison to both local Replenishment Operations teams and local Merchandising. The Division Replenishment Strategy Manager participates in regular collaborative sessions with local Merchandising to proactively conduct ad/promo planning, big event coordination/holiday planning, and supports local Merchandising in supplier meetings. With an interface with both local Merchandising and the Replenishment Category Lead Team (i.e., Replenishment Category Directors and Replenishment Category Managers), The Division Replenishment Strategy Manager will be the connection between them to share and form a feedback loop on category planning and inventory allocation. This role also serves as the ultimate point of contact for all issue resolution and problem solving within the region, given the contact with local Merchandising, Divisional Operations teams, Distribution center ops, and suppliers. The Division Replenishment Strategy team works with key stakeholders from Merchandising (e.g., ASMs), Replenishment (Replenishment Category Directors, Replenishment Category Managers, Replenishment Operations teams), Distribution center ops, and suppliers. As a key member of the national replenishment team, the Division Replenishment Strategy Manager commits to delivering a high standard of professional integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent replenishment and planning, and/or Supply Chain experience.
• 3+ years of experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain including Retail Operations, Buying, Logistics and Manufacturing.
• Deep Albertsons division experience
• Deep knowledge of inventory management and order management
• Demonstrated track record of supplier interface and management, including experience with supplier buying, issue resolution
• Ability to think strategically
• Effective planning and ability to think in a forward-looking way
• Exceptional systems skills especially MS Office and Supply Chain systems

Nice To Haves

• Albertsons Distribution center ops experience preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of grocery retail industry preferred
• Merchandising expertise is a bonus but not required

Responsibilities

• Strategic support for local Merchandising (i.e., ASMs)
• Proactive ad/promo planning with ASMs
• Advise on impact of ad/promo planning strategy to division operations teams and category planning effort
• Communicate any divisional priorities / constraints
• Communicate inventory allocation decisions to ASMs and key reports (e.g., product loss), help adjust ad/promo plans
• Support event coordination and holiday planning and identify opportunities for reducing cost where possible
• Support ASMs in supplier meetings
• Advanced fast buy in if supply constrained
• Address issues with ASMs internally
• Address supplier issues raised by ASMs
• Involve ASMs to give input to category planning activities
• Escalate supplier performance issues (raised by operations team and/or ASMs) to Replenishment Category Directors own the point of contact with suppliers
• Provide feedback on category planning activities and accuracy
• Understand inventory flow and status in order to support ASMs
• Resolve escalated issues raised by operations team with suppliers
• Serve as a key point of contact for Distribution center ops and transportation teams
• Address issues and questions raised by Distribution center ops teams
• Provide relevant feedback to divisional operations teams and suppliers based on communication with Distribution centers

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees