Replenishment Analyst - Non Emblematic

Follett Higher Education • Westchester, IL

12h

About The Position

Follett Higher Education is a leading educational service provider and
omnichannel retailer, providing students, faculty, staff, parents, and fans with
the course materials, learning tools, and retail services needed to successfully
support the collegiate journey. Follett Higher Education supports over 6 million
students through its 1,100 physical and 1,750 eCommerce campus stores across
North America.

Replenishment Analysts have an essential role in maximizing profits and
minimizing out-of-stocks by optimizing inventory supply and financial objectives
through item placement and product replenishment. They work in a team-focused
environment to support the merchandising team by managing store inventory and
making decisions to ensure inventory levels are sufficient to support sales and
financial objectives.

Supply Chain careers at Follett offer continuous opportunities for professional
growth, and the Replenishment Analyst position provides a strong foundation for
future growth within the company. Analytically minded, curious analysts have the
opportunity to shape their futures while contributing to the continued growth
and success of Follett.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3+ years professional work experience, including a minimum of 1 year with forecasting responsibilities in inventory management, supply chain, finance, merchandise buying, or planning.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Excel required.
• Strong analytical ability to gather information, interpret findings, and make recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills are needed to resolve challenges in a timely manner.
• Must be curious and comfortable with change.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task to deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with JDA Merchandise Management System (MMS) or similar system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned categories meet or exceed stock targets while maximizing the return on inventory investment.
• Optimize the replenishment system's rules and settings to minimize manual intervention.
• Utilize current, historical, and seasonal trends to forecast and identify sales opportunities and inventory risks.
• Drive collaborative planning between vendors, merchants, and store operations to ensure timely shipment of purchase orders.
• Provide analytical support to maximize the return on inventory investment, maximize the effectiveness of preseason sets, and ensure that customer demand is met.
• Support new initiatives arising from the merchandise team's needs related to larger scope projects and/or assignments, such as placing seasonal buys for key items that are not included as part of their daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees