Description
Having products in stock for our customers is essential to our success. The Replenishment Analyst (RA) focuses on keeping their assigned products in stock with relentless tenacity. The RA uses tactics such as but not limited to modifying forecasts, running replenishment orders, writing Purchase Orders (PO’s), following up on PO’s with our vendor community, creating transfers; forecasting future demand, monitoring Distribution Center (DC) stock with the ultimate goal of being a dependable supplier to our customers. The RA partners with Purchasing Specialists to ensure pricing is correct, tackle any issues which arise and keep us from being in stock. The RA partners with our vendor suppliers to ensure timely delivery of PO’s and address any issues that arise. The RA partners with Buyers to understand their plan for the products and to support the overall financial goals of their assigned categories, including recommending assortment changes to the buyer based on item performance. The RA works with the Financial Planner and the Buyer to ensure inventories are aligned with our financial goals.
This position can be fully remote for candidates residing in:
AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, MT, MO, NE, NV, NC, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WY.
As a Murdoch's Team Member, you will...
Keep the stores in stock in your assigned products by using all available methods.
Ensure appropriate quantities are in stock at the Distribution Center.
Evaluate lead times (import and domestic) and put processes & procedures into place to ensure that vendors are always in stock, especially long lead time vendors.
Evaluate the sales & Weeks of Supply (WoS) of existing SKUs and determine appropriate forecasts, minimum order quantities, user codes, seasonal sales codes, working exception reports for accurate forecasting and ordering, etc.
Support flyer in-stocks by reviewing advertising proofs for products under your responsibility and providing an extra focus on allowing for sales growth through a strong inventory position.
Participate in vendor meetings as needed to provide replenishment-related information/further partner with vendors for an efficient flow of goods.
Maintain accurate on order quantities by following up on open orders and working with vendors to adjust PO’s as needed
Provide ad-hoc analyses as needed.
Requirements
As a Murdochian, you must...
Possess strong interpersonal skills to ensure a close and effective working relationship with the team & vendors resulting in converting insights into results.
Demonstrate strong tenacity towards overcoming obstacles impeding our ability to stay in stock.
Be detail-oriented with an aptitude for retail math, logical analysis, and creative problem-solving.
Have the ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment with a strong sense of urgency & time management.
Communicate and influence decisions to profitably drive the business.
Demonstrate the ability to advance to high levels of understanding our ERP system with regard to purchasing inventory.
Become an expert at Murdoch’s replenishment system & process.
Possess a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Bachelor’s degree or two to four years of retail purchasing experience preferred or equivalent in finance, operations, economics, business, or statistics.
Physical Demands:
Sitting for long periods of time.
Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard.
Close vision for PC work.
Bending, carrying, and pushing.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Competitive Benefits + Compensation:
Amazing Employee Discount on everything from clothes to power tools to pet food.
Multiple Health Insurance options to best suit your needs after 60 days.
Dental & Vision options to complete your health plan.
Life Insurance to secure your family’s financial future.
Paid Vacation allows you to relax and recharge.
Holiday Pay throughout the year so you can celebrate with your family.
Paid Sick Time empowers you to stay home and focus on your health without losing pay.
401(k) with a generous 4% company match to help plan for retirement.
Paid Parental Leave to take time to bond with your family’s new addition.
Community Giving Program matches your donations and provides paid volunteer hours.
Wellness Program saves you money by lowering medical premiums with credits earned.
Training Program helps you expand your knowledge and skills with over 250 courses.
Other various Voluntary Insurance Options.
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