Replenishment Operations Manager

Albertsons • Boise, ID

23h • Onsite

About The Position

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 Replenishment Operations Manager oversees and manages performance for Replenishment Operations teams spanning across a couple of Albertsons Distribution Centers. The Replenishment Operations Manager keenly focuses on order management and inventory management activities. The Replenishment Manager facilitates regular collaborative sessions, ensures that supplier specific goals and objectives are met, and executes against key replenishment strategies as assigned. This role is highly focused on driving efficiency, process management and operations, and leads a large team while striving for as much optimization as possible. The Replenishment Manager oversees a team of Senior Buyers and Buyers, and partners closely with the Replenishment Operations Director to ensure achievement of all team, distribution center, and company profit objectives. The Regional Replenishment Manager interacts directly with suppliers to conduct and troubleshoot daily product flow execution. The Replenishment Manager also maintains a very close contact with the Divisional planning support team for inventory management issue resolution (with DC operations and suppliers) and collaboration with local Merchandising teams. As a key member of the national replenishment team, the Replenishment Manager commits to delivering a high standard of professional integrity.

Requirements

• 4-year college degree required or equivalent grocery Supply Chain/ Replenishment industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience in multiple facets of Supply Chain (including Retail Operations, Buying, Logistics and Manufacturing).
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Demonstrated track record of leading process implementation, execution, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated track record of supplier interface focused on Replenishment product flow execution and issue resolution.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Strong planning, organizing and negotiating skills.
• Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
• High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
• Working knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices.
• Must have a full understanding of regulatory requirements including those of USDA, USDC and FDA where applicable.
• Strong business acumen and P&L awareness.
• Exceptional systems skills especially MS Office and Supply Chain systems.
• Travel Requirements: 20%+

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated track record of project and people management skills preferred.
• Familiarity with establishing timelines that meet or exceed financial and operational goals preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of grocery retail industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Replenishment Senior Buyers and Buyers to ensure delivery of key performance indicators including but not limited to Distribution center to store fill rate, inventory turns, overall working capital, aged inventory and product loss.
• Directly interface with Replenishment Operations Director, Division planning support team, and suppliers to accomplish job functions.
• Through interface with Division planning support team, build and maintain strong relationships with Distribution, Transportation, Sourcing, Own Brands and Food Safety/Quality Assurance as well as supplier network.
• Ensure the established sales plan is understood and executed by the buying team.
• Participate in developing and managing Distribution P&L by providing analyses on relevant replenishment data.
• Review and analyze operating reports with replenishment team and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and assess overall effectiveness as needed.
• Facilitate talent management responsibilities across team with a focus on team member career development and growth.
• Resolve any issues related to performance of team members.
• Seek and implement continuous improvements and encourage team to leverage new digital tools and ways of working.
• Identify, attract, and retain diverse and inclusive team members; builds a high-performing team; embraces diversity in all its forms; and actively supports diversity goal programs.

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).
• 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