Supply Planner at SpartanNash

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Supply Chain, Food Distribution, Grocery RetailIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, logistics, or a related field or combination of relevant experience and education
At least 3 years of experience working in logistics, supply chain management, retail buying, or relevant field
Detailed knowledge of logistics and inventory management
Advanced mathematical and analytical skills
Ability to identify and anticipate inflation based on market trends
Great collaboration and negotiation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to write and present detailed inventory reports

Responsibilities

Fully utilize the buying systems and processes to deliver best practice supply chain fill rate (service level) and inventory turn performance
Monitor inventory and manage the daily, weekly, and monthly purchase orders to support demand
Evaluate efficient order quantities at the item and vendor level, weighing integral costs against service level needs
Address issues resulting in unproductive inventory, facilitate return to vendor on overstocks and discontinued items, and work with inventory services and merchandising groups to develop plans for overstocks and leftover sale excess inventory
Assess the inventory capacity for Warehouse Operations
Track inbound inventory across multiple Distribution Centers and collaborate with expedite team
Anticipate inventory demand based on current and future business functions
Analyze and anticipate market trends for the best time to purchase inventory
Create inventory reports and present suggestions to the Supply Planning Manager
Ensure the business has a steady flow of inventory without over-extending on inventory
Suggest changes to Warehouse Slotting to meet increased or reduced demand
Negotiate with Vendors to ensure purchasing is done in the most efficient MOQ
Suggest alternate delivery routes to improve costs or reduce lead times
Collaborative Planning with Manufacturers to build future state Supply plan
Communicate and collaborate with Demand planning team on a regular basis to resolve specific demand anomalies
Determine root cause of supply continuity or on-time performance issues
Work with suppliers to improve their fulfilment and on-time rates
Communicate ongoing supplier shortfalls to Merchandising as needed
Other duties assigned as needed