Vendor Operations Analyst

Vendor Operations Analyst

Overall Job Summary

The Vendor Operations Analyst is responsible for driving improvements in vendor performance metrics, including On Time Shipment and Fill Rate, to positively impact top-line and bottom-line performance. This position will develop and communicate supply chain requirements, measure, analyze, and communicate vendor performance and identify trends, and proactively initiate and lead conversations with vendor partners to share best practices and improve performance. The VOps Analyst will lead cross functional continuous improvement efforts to create or enhance processes that support the vendor operations strategic vision. Finally, this position is the SME on the compliance program and serves as the primary point of contact for vendor requirements, performance metrics, and best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

Create, analyze, and publish vendor performance reporting and insights. Leverage data analytics and visualization tools to identify trends and communicate the story.

Initiate and lead cross functional conversations with vendor partners and internal teams to coach and train on TSC processes and best practices, identify root cause for substandard performance, and collaborate on actions to improve.

Maintain vendor compliance system as primary owner of compliance data. Review weekly chargebacks and release vendors

Develop, maintain, and communicate vendor training and requirement documentation Review Vendor Requirements Manual (VRM) frequently to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Collaborate cross-functionally to communicate and resolve vendor opportunities with ordering, systems, buying multiples, packaging, quality, carrier relations and Product Development

Lead vendor operations projects, enhancements, and initiatives

Onboard new suppliers by communicating supply chain requirements monitoring initial performance and providing training on best practices to improve performance.

Required Qualifications

Experience : Minimum of 3 years in logistics, supply chain, operations; preferably in a retail environment; any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Education : Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, operations, logistics, or any related field preferred. Any combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

Strong and demonstrated analytical, communication and leadership skills

Proficient with spreadsheets and Microsoft Office products

Capable of solving complex problems

Ability to travel to vendor, store, and distribution facilities

Able to maintain credibility, at all levels of management and throughout the organization

Display a detail-oriented approach to work

Ability to positively handle conflict

Capable of working in a cross-functional environment

Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions

Duties include frequent alternate standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting, throughout the course of the shift

Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Physical Requirements

Sitting

Standing (not walking)

Walking

Lifting up to 20 pounds

Reaching overhead

Kneeling / Stooping / Bending

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his / her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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