Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst Responsible for following up on supply chain related issues with vendors and promotional planning. Works in-office 5 days a week at the Central Store Support office (Rockville, MD). Product Availability: forecast, order and maintain safety stock, providing optimal availability in the warehouse and stores. Collaborate with vendors and distributors to ensure products are available for store orders. Promotions: forecast key promotional items and follow up on supplier issues. Responsibilities Reporting and Analysis: Maintain, create, and add insight to reports. Analyze data to influence decision making and escalation of topics. Complete ad hoc reporting as necessary to investigate various issues with ordering or vendor performance. Compliance: Follow up with vendors on metrics and influence vendors to improve performance. Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams, developing new tools and SOPs to increase ordering efficiency and reliability. Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues related to ordering and vendor performance. Work with vendors on new item forecasts, discontinuations, and other item changes. Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for stores on supply chain topics, including recalls. Projects: Participate as needed in other department tasks and projects as directed (for example, New Store Opening). Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. 2-3 years previous buying/planning experience, especially in the grocery industry. 3+ years' experience in field or career. Proficiency and comfortability working with procurement and reporting software (ex. Catapult). Excellent attention to detail, especially with data, reporting, and forecasting. Broad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages, and operational impact. Savvy analytical skills, including ability to easily manipulate data. Ability to prioritize tasks that change frequently and manage unexpected demands while maintaining strong follow-through. Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentations) with multiple stakeholders. Ability to influence vendors and hold them accountable. Experience in a fast-paced work environment. The salary range for this position is $72k - $83k. Benefits Paid Time Off. Paid Pregnancy and Child Bonding Leave. Exceptional medical, dental, and vision plans. #J-18808-Ljbffr