Replenishment Analyst

Smithfield Foods•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The Replenishment Analyst ensures product availability at distribution centers and stores to maximize point-of-sale opportunities while controlling Markup and Markdown costs. The role maintains key performance indicators, analyzes in-stock performance, identifies improvement opportunities, creates accurate POS forecasts, manages order quantities, and trains new employees. It facilitates communication between Category Planners, Replenishment Managers, and customer teams to support the business experience and sales growth. The analyst uses SAP, customer replenishment systems, and Excel to develop order forecasts, provide demand insights, review orders, and address forecast accuracy. The position also supports inventory management, new product setup, performance tracking, stock reporting, promotions, and customer meetings. Travel is required as needed, with the description stating 10% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Travel 10% of the time.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily.
Ability to sit for extended periods; lift up to 15 pounds at times; and frequently sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Advanced analytical skills, including reporting on performance metrics, interpreting data, and clearly and concisely communicating results.
Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables.
Knowledge of customer replenishment systems such as GRS or Retail Link, and SAP.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with a customer-focused and detail-oriented approach.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including proactively planning, prioritizing, and setting goals.
Ability to execute strategies and follow up with minimal guidance.
Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Use SAP, the customer’s replenishment system, and Excel to establish order forecasts and generate order requirements and demand insights for 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 distribution center 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 in meetings with sales managers and replenishment managers.
Lead or attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings with the customer’s replenishment team.
Identify root causes of problems and recommend solutions.
Maintain performance indicators, analyze in-stock performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Manage order quantities and train new employees.
Perform other duties as assigned.