This role is based out of our corporate HQ located in downtown Chicago and will be a hybrid in-person/remote role.
Want to make an impact?
Reporting to the Manager of Vendor Management Inventory, the VMI Analyst will analyze key data to perform buying functions for customers to meet inventory and service target goals in addition to managing orders in SAP. This position will work closely with the VMI Manager and cross-functionally with our Supply Chain, Sales Teams, and Customers to ensure best practice procedures are in place to drive improved processes and efficiencies.
Ways you will make a difference
Manage trading partner inventory at item/DC level using designated software tool
Ability to handle a high degree of complexity driven by the seasonal and promotional nature of the business
Responsible for monitoring, analyzing and optimizing inventory levels
Perform daily data integrity, master database, and routine audits using designated software tool
Own all aspects of managing customer forecasts, researching volatility and performing root cause analysis
Responsible for analyzing customer historical ordering patterns and understanding trends to maintain accurate buying forecasts
Validate promotional buy requests and analyze activity to maintain optimal inventory levels
Maintain exceptional partnership with customer to ensure requirements are understood and expectations are met
Collaborate with Sales Teams to ensure new and promotional items are ordered and delivered on time
Maintain targeted customer inventory and truckload optimization requirements
Generate replenishment, promotional and seasonal orders as required to meet service expectations
Perform order management requirements to ensure on time delivery and optimal fill rates using SAP
Work cross functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, Transportation and Distribution teams to achieve optimal service
Oversees customer inventories, monitors customer inventory levels, and analyzes promotional activity affects to avoid obsolescence
Collaborate with Transportation and customer to resolve product refusals and returns
Prepare and execute various performance reports using both SAP and the designated software tool
Prepares and executes various performance reports
Builds ad hoc reports using Excel and other report writing tools
Safeguards the confidentiality of company information
Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures
Understands and demonstrates the Company's core values
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills that will make you successful
Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem solving skills
Good understanding of business process flow related to retail replenishment
Ability to multi-task and work well under strict deadlines
Strong verbal, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Experiences that will support your success
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years of VMI Analyst, Demand Planner, Replenishment Analyst, CPFR Analyst, or related field
BS/BA in Supply Chain, Business, or related field
2+ years as a VMI Analyst, Demand Planner, Replenishment Analyst, CPFR Analyst, or related field
Experience working with Demand Planning applications and/or VMI software preferred
Experience with other supply chain software packages (IBM/CRP)
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Ability to travel
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $60,675 to $84,945 annually.
