Analyst, Vendor Management Inventory
Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc.

Job Location: Chicago

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.

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