Senior Replenishment Analyst

Smithfield Foods•Bentonville, AR

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you a driven Supply Chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, building customer relationships, and collaborating with great teams? Join Smithfield Foods, one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies! We value each individual, our animals, the environment, and our communities. As a Senior Replenishment Analyst, you will ensure product availability at Distribution Centers (DCs) and Stores to maximize Point-of-Sale (POS) opportunities while controlling Markup and Markdown (MUMD) costs. You will maintain key performance indicators, analyze in-stock performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Your role includes creating accurate POS forecasts, managing order quantities, and training new employees. You will facilitate communication between Category Planners and Replenishment Managers, dedicated to enhancing the business experience with Smithfield Foods and supporting sales growth. Join us and help foster relationships and achieve impactful results!

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance or related field and 5+ years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Strong experience with replenishment buying.
Able to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Advanced analytical skills; able to report on performance metrics, interpret data, and clearly and concisely articulate the results.
Excellent computer and technological skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) and strong working knowledge with customer replenishment systems (i.e.GRS, Retail Link) and SAP. Excel skills should include working with formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Able to work in fast paced and changing environment, while keeping a customer-focused and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively plan, prioritize and set goals.
Able 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.
Ability to work cross functionally with all levels of the organization.
Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
Effective change management skills.

Responsibilities

Use SAP, customer’s replenishment system, and Excel to establish order forecasts, generating accurate order requirements and demand insights for Demand Planning.
Identify root cause problems in forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions to improve service levels and supply chain efficiencies.
Review orders against requirements, forecasts, and demand plans, making necessary corrections.
Create presentations and reports to track KPIs.
Assist with new product setup and performance tracking.
Run daily stock status reports to monitor inventory levels for each division.
Manage the customer’s in-stocks at the DC and store levels, balancing inventory against established cost thresholds.
Assist Category Planners in disposing of long inventory positions.
Work closely with sales to address any inventory concerns, such as overstock or slow-moving items.
Advise on special promotions and recommend price points to help sell products efficiently.
Facilitate communications 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 cause problems and recommend solutions to rectify issues.