Inventory Analyst I, Forecast and Replenishment

H-E-B•San Antonio, TX

39d

About The Position

H-E-B Supply Chain Partners innovate and execute processes to optimize source-to-shelf operations, managing $800 million in Distribution Center inventory, 11.9 million square feet in warehousing, and the 91.8% of our Store-sold items that move through our supply chain. As an Inventory Analyst I, you'll ensure assigned vendor / SKU monitoring to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and meet sales, turn, and inventory and service level objectives. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... negotiating skills? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... analytical abilities to apply to inventory management? PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to track / expedite inventory movement to ensure we meet service and inventory level goals?

Requirements

A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
2+ years of experience related to Forecast & Replenishment or Supply Chain
2+ years of experience in analytics
Working understanding of inventory management and analysis systems
Strong information gathering skills
Strong organization skills; attention to detail
Intermediate analytical skills
Intermediate verbal / written communication skills
Strong MS Office, H-E-B systems (OMI, BI, JDA, XNET, DSD, CMIS, sign / tags) skills
Negotiating skills
Ability to build collaborative relationships
Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks
Function in a fast paced, retail, office environment
Periodic travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Work extended hours and a rotating on-call schedule; sit for extended periods

Responsibilities

Independently manages a moderately complex category or group of categories with limited supervision
Builds on product knowledge on items being supported and understanding of Merchant role
Teams with Merchants and business planners to help maximize sales, service levels, inventory, and turn objectives
Monitors event sales with business planners to determine actions to optimize sales and turn while reducing overstocks
Maintains appropriate inventory levels to support ad campaigns and seasonal promotions
Communicates warehouse / vendor product issues through impacted teams (e.g., Warehouse, Transportation, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Shelf Edge, Retail)
Tracks / expedites / maintains open inventory requests (purchase orders / Store Replenishment System)
Addresses inventory residuals determined by Merchants, business planners, and business rules
Identifies / analyzes / addresses or escalates vendor performance issues
Teams with Merchants, business planners to identify appropriate historical information and necessary inventory levels by assigned location
Builds on / maintains positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers to facilitate timely, accurate inventory delivery
Analyzes root causes of issues affecting service and inventory; works with business partners to resolve
Updates / improves forecasting using exception management tools, all available systems, information, and reporting
Collaborates with appropriate groups to successfully execute various product transitions (e.g., new items, discontinued items, item distribution, category refreshes, seasonal purchases)
Executes new vendor set up in appropriate H-E-B systems
Executes timely placement of inventory requests (purchase orders, Store Replenishment System)
Tracks / expedites inventory movement to meet stated timelines and achieve service and inventory level goals
Identifies / resolves simple issues; escalates as needed
Follows up on product transition / addition information received