Inventory Management Analyst - CHEF'STORE (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote)

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The CHEF'STORE Inventory Management Analyst determines procurement and inventory management strategies for CHEF'STOREs; analyzes and adjusts forecasts based on product movement, seasonality, market trends, and promotional activity; and is responsible for ensuring product availability by identifying and resolving potential stock issues. He/she coordinates activities throughout the entire replenishment lifecycle (forecasting, sourcing, procurement, inventory management, product liquidation/retirement, etc.) and across multiple functional areas. He/she works closely with CHEF'STORE Merchandisers and Vendors to identify, negotiate, source, and forecast product. He/she works with CHEF'STORE Managers and Department Leads to manage inventory and address anticipated changes in local markets. He/she works closely with CHEF'STORE Finance and Accounts Payable to manage financial impacts of procurement and ensure cost and invoices are accurately tracked.

New Ways of Work: This position has been segmented as hybrid meaning the work is a combination of 3 days onsite In Rosemont, IL or West Linn, OR (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and 2 days remotely (Monday, and Friday) as defined by the role segmentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze order forecasts and improve forecast accuracy by adjusting shelf life, order lead time, order minimum, shelf minimum, and safety stock parameters. Ensure forecasts adequately account for product movement, seasonality, market trends, and promotional activity. Work closely with merchandisers and store operations to manage aging inventory, slow moving product, and discontinued items.
• Develop sourcing scenarios, negotiate costs with vendors, and assess financial impacts to determine best sourcing option in order to satisfy demand while minimizing spoilage, product costs and transportation fees. Identify opportunities to expand sourcing options based on vendor and category knowledge and collaborate with finance team as needed. Implement sourcing changes as needed.
• Modify recommended orders and submit POs to vendors based on understanding of vendor requirements, demand forecast, and sourcing scenarios. Work with store and vendors to identify and resolve vendor inbound service issues (i.e., delays, shorts, quality).
• Collaborate with process improvement team to develop, coordinate, and improve best practices across all CHEF'STORE. Act as the point of contact for replenishment and purchasing related projects (i.e., DDR, Vendor/Assortment Changes, New Systems, and New Store). Identify opportunities to leverage existing USF Replenishment and Supply Chain systems, tools, and expertise. Develop and measure replenishment and inventory key performance indicators for CHEF'STORE.
• Conduct product assortment review and analysis and recommend changes and actions to the Category Manager, aimed at enhancing category effectiveness and performance.
• Manage and maintain relationships with vendors leading product reviews, identification, and assessment of opportunities.
• Must be able to provide fact-based recommendations across various levels of management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years purchasing or relevant experience required.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five years purchasing, logistics, transportation, or distribution experience preferred.
• Minimum two years demand planning and forecasting experience in perishable and/or COP categories preferred.
• Prior experience utilizing PRISM and E3/AWR/Manugistics or similar systems preferred.
• Prior experience in the food service and retail industry preferred.
• Exercises independent judgment and decision making in executing replenishment and inventory management activities.
• Thoroughly understands the business to interpret how promotional activity, new product distribution and seasonality impact volume fluctuations.
• Ability to foster vendor relationships while negotiating to achieve performance objectives.
• Ability to interact positively with wide variety of employees at all skill levels.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to work through obstacles to achieve a goal.
• Negotiation skills.
• Possesses a high degree of professionalism, tact, and persistence.
• Possesses superior analytical skills and communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving, sense of urgency, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of motivation, the ability to prioritize and self-direct, strong business acumen, and sound interpersonal skills.

Education

• Four-year college degree or relevant experience required.

The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. In Washington, the expected compensation for this role is between $61,100 and $81,500. This role is also eligible for annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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