Job Description :
Senior CPFR Analyst- Bentonville AR
The Senior CPFR Analyst is responsible for utilizing advanced planning forecasting and replenishment techniques to drive sales maximize in-stock levels improve forecast accuracy and optimize inventory for Mars Petcare items at Walmart . This role monitors key metrics including forecast performance store in-stock levels case fill rates network inventory positions and order patterns providing strategic recommendations to enhance replenishment and forecasting strategies.
What are we looking for
Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain business or other related fields
2-3 years of prior supply chain experience at a CPG company
Thorough understanding of CPFR processes and supply chain product flow
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and drive alignment without formal authority
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear compelling narratives.
Excellent analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills
Strong technical proficiency (Retail Link MS Excel SAP)
What will be your key responsibilities
Primary point of contact for Walmart Replenishment Team regarding Inventory Planning Forecast and Replenishment functions.
Develops strong collaborative relationships with Walmart Replenishment team and Mars Sales Operations Demand and Supply Planning teams.
Lead the investigation and understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain processes with Walmart and identify continuous improvement and value creation opportunities.
Leverage Walmarts Retail Link / Scintilla data and Mars internal data to prepare and present recommendations that improve Instock drive sales forecast accuracy and right-size inventory.
Use POS history POS forecast Inventory DOS targets and Store / DC Inventory position to anticipate Mars monthly shipment volume.
Collaborate with Sales and Planning to integrate these insights into the business plan.
Owns and reports customer specific service metrics and provides proactive communication and action plans to mitigate service risk.
Recognized as the senior analyst for the CPFR team leading critical projects and contributing expertise to strengthen overall team performance. Embraces and lives the Mars culture by leading with The Five Principles.
What can you expect from Mars
Work with over 130000 like-minded and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package including company bonus.
Skills :
Data Collection and Analysis Planning and Organizing Action Planning Commercial Acumen Customer and Market Analysis Customer Focused Approach Policy and Procedures Strengthens Customer Connections Verbal Communication
Competencies :
Business Insight Collaborates Organizational Savvy Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Drives Results Plans and Aligns Develops Talent Being Resilient
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Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
ArcGIS,Intelligence Community Experience,GIS,Python,Computer Networking,Data Collection,Intelligence Experience,R,Relational Databases,Analysis Skills,Data Management,Application Development
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
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