Senior Replenishment Analyst

Smithfield Foods • Sharonville, OH

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About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Are you a driven Supply Chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, building customer relationships, and collaborating with great teams? Join Smithfield Foods, one of the country’s top consumer packaged goods companies! We value each individual, our animals, the environment, and our communities. As a Senior Replenishment Analyst, you will ensure product availability at Distribution Centers (DCs) and Stores to maximize Point-of-Sale (POS) opportunities while controlling Markup and Markdown (MUMD) costs. You will maintain key performance indicators, analyze in-stock performance, and identify opportunities for improvement. Your role includes creating accurate POS forecasts, managing order quantities, and training new employees. You will facilitate communication between Category Planners and Replenishment Managers, dedicated to enhancing the business experience with Smithfield Foods and supporting sales growth. Join us and help foster relationships and achieve impactful results!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Finance or related field and 5+ years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Strong experience with replenishment buying.
• Energized by collaboration through travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced analytical skills; able to report on performance metrics, interpret data, and clearly and concisely articulate the results.
• Excellent computer and technological skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point) and strong working knowledge with customer replenishment systems (i.e.GRS, Retail Link) and SAP. Excel skills should include working with formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in fast paced and changing environment, while keeping a customer-focused and strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively plan, prioritize and set goals.
• Able to execute strategies and follow up with minimal guidance.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Ability to work cross functionally with all levels of the organization.
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and Analysis: You will use SAP, customer’s replenishment system, and Excel to establish order forecasts, generating accurate order requirements and demand insights for Demand Planning. You will identify root cause problems in forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions to improve service levels and supply chain efficiencies. You will review orders against requirements, forecasts, and demand plans, making necessary corrections. Additionally, you will create presentations and reports to track KPIs, assist with new product setup and performance tracking, and run daily stock status reports to monitor inventory levels for each division.
• Inventory Management: You will manage the customer’s in-stocks at the DC and store levels, balancing inventory against established cost thresholds. You will assist Category Planners in disposing of long inventory positions and work closely with sales to address any inventory concerns, such as overstock or slow-moving items. Additionally, you will advise on special promotions and recommend price points to help sell products efficiently.
• Communication and Collaboration: You will facilitate communications with the customer Replenishment team and Category Planners. You will participate in meetings with sales managers and replenishment managers, and lead or attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings with the customer’s replenishment team. Additionally, you will identify root cause problems and recommend solutions to rectify issues.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees