Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst (Walmart & Sam’s Club Accounts)

Location: Bentonville, AR (Onsite)

Position Type: 12 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability) Schedule : Fully Onsite

Rate: 47.00 /hr. W2

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Supply Chain Analyst to manage end-to-end supply chain operations for our high-volume Walmart and Sam’s Club accounts. In this role, you will act as a critical strategic liaison between internal teams and customer supply chain partners to drive top-tier operational execution, order accuracy, and retail in-stock performance.

The ideal candidate possesses deep retail supply chain fundamentals, a sharp eye for process optimization, and a thorough understanding of Walmart’s OTIF (On-Time & In-Full) standards to successfully manage customer expectations, minimize compliance penalties, and support overall business growth.

Core Skill Focus

• Business Analysis: Leveraging retail platforms and data to identify trends, build performance dashboards, and optimize key metrics (In-Stock %, Fill Rate, Weeks of Supply).
• Process Improvement: Partnering cross-functionally to identify process gaps, streamline system workflows, and implement corrective action plans.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigating supply constraints, inventory shortages, and OTIF infractions to eliminate operational bottlenecks and mitigate financial risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Inventory Management
• Validate weekly inventory allocation and commit plans based on RTF (Return to Forecast) and demand signals.
• Develop and maintain CPFR ladder files utilizing Retail Link and GSBN data to support optimal in-stock levels.
• Monitor forecast accuracy, track inventory health trends, and collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate supply shortages.
• Order Management & Execution
• Validate and confirm purchase orders, cross-checking model accuracy, quantities, and Requested Delivery Dates (RDDs).
• Manually author and manage purchase orders in NOVA to secure 100% shipment execution against commitments.
• Manage end-to-end feature execution tracking, from initial order placement through the final delivery trail.
• Partner tightly with SCM, AP2, Logistics, and Sales teams to confirm order release status and troubleshoot delayed NERP iDocs or system workflow bottlenecks.
• Coordinate RDD extension requests directly with retail logistics teams when required.
• Customer Collaboration & Relationship Management
• Lead regular CPFR meetings with Walmart and Sam’s Club replenishment partners for assigned product categories.
• Build and sustain strong, in-person working relationships with customer supply chain teams.
• Proactively communicate supply constraints, risks, and recovery timelines clearly and professionally to both external customers and internal executive leadership.
• Analytics & Continuous Improvement
• Take complete ownership of key performance indicators, focusing heavily on In-Stock %, Fill Rate, and Weeks of Supply.
• Conduct extensive data analysis and construct reporting dashboards to improve forecast predictability and operational efficiencies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at inventory optimization, cost mitigation, and enhanced OTIF compliance execution.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Required Background

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a closely related field.
• Experience:5–7+ years of hands-on experience in retail supply chain, customer collaboration, logistics, forecasting, or replenishment.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, nested formulas, and large-scale data manipulation).
• Skills: Excellent communication, direct customer-facing experience, and a proven ability to manage complex, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes (Highly Desirable)

• Direct experience managing supply chain workflows specifically for Walmart and/or Sam’s Club accounts.
• Hands-on proficiency with retail systems and ERPs: Retail Link, NOVA, Scintilla, Madrid, GSBN, SAP, and NERP.
• Prior background working within consumer electronics, big-box retail, or high-volume consumer goods (CPG) supply chains.
• Experience utilizing data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Core Competencies for Success

• Walmart/Sam's System Ecosystem Mastery
• Advanced Data Analysis & Dashboard Reporting
• Customer Collaboration (CPFR Frameworks)
• Cross-Functional Partnership & Communication
• Structured Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

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