Supply Chain Analyst (Fort Lauderdale)

Supply Chain Analyst

The Supply Chain Analyst role reports into the Senior Inventory Manager. The incumbent is a key stakeholder in the Relex replenishment system and in the replenishment activities across Pet Supermarket Supply Chain business areas. This role will maintain assigned categories to optimize inventory levels in stores and warehouses, incorporating business intelligence gathered from category management and marketing along with industry insights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify the root causes of issues such as out-of-stocks and aged inventory through the collection and analysis of data and provide recommended solutions.
• Investigate inventory exceptions and provide solutions.
• Utilize Demand Planning systems, adhering to the concepts underpinning the Allocation and Replenishment Strategy.
• Translate Merchandise Financial, Promotional, Seasonal and New Store Strategies into Vendor Allocation and Replenishment Strategies.
• Manage and analyze inventory ordering requirements from vendors to distribution centers ensuring optimum inventory levels to achieve sales targets.
• Leverage advanced tools and analysis to determine optimal inventory required to allocate / replenish to maintain optimal sales levels.
• Set and modify business rules for order generation, days of supply, seasonal activities, safety stock and presentation rules.
• Ensure appropriate service levels are maintained and managed at the distribution centers and stores.
• Coordinate inventory / order strategies for warehouses.
• Effectively document and communicate key assumptions related to replenishment order.
• Generate regular reports on key metrics for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with the warehouse and vendor to manage vendor returns.
• Arrange inbound freight orders.
• Maintain seamless product flow by ensuring accuracy of order specifications. Pricing discrepancies must be elevated to Senior Inventory Manager & DMM in a timely manner.
• Track Purchase Order Progress and follow up with vendors on shipping.

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