WALMART REPLENISHMENT MANAGER
Made by Gather is looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Walmart Replenishment Manager to join our team to manage the Walmart business. As part of a collaborative and fast paced team, we are looking for someone who will be able to communicate and coordinate with our partners, collaborators, internal stakeholders, and our partners at Walmart. As a key member of our Sales leadership, this person will be a strategic partner in the organization, not only with identifying new opportunities and gaining market share, but also developing long-term strategy for the account.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Utilize historical sales, market trends, promotional calendar, and customer data to help forecast sales, inventory, and shipments for various products, channels, and time horizons.
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Track and communicate forecast KPIs and variances with Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, and Product Development teams, providing actionable recommendations to minimize forecast error.
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Analyze customer KPI performance and trends, including On-Time In-Full (OTIF)/Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP), inventory levels, in-stock positions, customer forecasts, and transportation metrics.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving organizational goals and enhancing service levels.
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Cultivate strong relationships with retail accounts and internal stakeholders, demonstrating exceptional communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
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Support Joint Business Planning meetings and processes with both customer and internal teams.
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Assist internal Order Management team to ensure order accuracy and timeliness.
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Serve as a liaison between customers and internal transportation teams, facilitating event planning and resolving logistical issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Sales, or a closely related field.
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4-6+ years of experience, preferably in a seasonal industry given industry planning dynamics.
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Proven success in an inventory management and/or supply planning, MRP, forecasting, or closely related role.
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Walmart experience preferred
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Working knowledge of ERP systems as well as Excel and database applications.
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Strong business analytics skills with a focus on statistic and scenario analysis.
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Strong knowledge of S&OP-APO and the demand planning process. Working knowledge of software related to demand planning is preferred.
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Excellent interpersonal skills; enthusiastic and ability to communicate ideas assertively.
Full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, remote, extended medical/dental/vision, 401K plan company match, EAP, discount program, holidays, and Summer Fridays.