Supply Chain Analyst

MOM's Organic Market•Rockville, MD

19d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for following up on Supply Chain related issues with vendors and promotional planning for our Produce team. This position is located in-office 5 days a week at our Central Store Support office (Rockville, MD) Product Availability: forecast, order and maintain safety stock, providing optimal availability in the warehouse and stores. Collaborate with vendors and distributors to ensure products are available for store orders. Reporting and Analysis: Maintain, create, and add insight to reports. Analyze data to influence decision making and escalation of topics. Complete ad hoc reporting as necessary to investigate various issues with ordering or vendor performance Compliance: Follow up with vendors on metrics and influence vendors to improve performance Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams, developing new tools and SOPs to increase ordering efficiency and reliability. Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues related to ordering and vendor performance. Work with vendors on new item forecasts, discontinuations, and other item changes Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for stores on supply chain topics, including recalls. Projects: Participate as needed in other department tasks and projects as directed (for example, New Store Opening)

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2-3 years previous buying/planning experience, especially in the grocery industry
3+ years' experience in field or career
Proficiency and comfortability working with procurement and reporting software (ex. Catapult)
Excellent attention to detail, especially with data, reporting, and forecasting
Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages, and operational impact
Savvy analytical skills, including ability to easily manipulate data
Ability to prioritize tasks that change frequently and manage unexpected demands while maintaining strong follow through
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentations) with multiple stakeholders
Ability to influence vendors and hold them accountable
Experience in a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

forecast, order and maintain safety stock, providing optimal availability in the warehouse and stores
Collaborate with vendors and distributors to ensure products are available for store orders
Maintain, create, and add insight to reports
Analyze data to influence decision making and escalation of topics
Complete ad hoc reporting as necessary to investigate various issues with ordering or vendor performance
Follow up with vendors on metrics and influence vendors to improve performance
Collaborate with various teams, developing new tools and SOPs to increase ordering efficiency and reliability
Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues related to ordering and vendor performance
Work with vendors on new item forecasts, discontinuations, and other item changes
Serve as the main point of contact for stores on supply chain topics, including recalls
Participate as needed in other department tasks and projects as directed (for example, New Store Opening)