Analyst II In Stock

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road
Store Code: Demand Management (2761986)

ADUSA Procurement is the supply chain procurement company of Ahold Delhaize USA, one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Procurement employs a team of supply chain experts focused on best-in-class ways of working, effciency and effectiveness in the holistic procurement process, including Demand Management, Logistics, and Procurement functions that directly support the flow of goods from supplier to consumer. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to become a fully integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com .

Position Summary:
Primary responsibilities are to ensure appropriate operational service levels at retail. This includes working with vendors on product flow to achieve vendor to warehouse fill rate goals (VFR). This role also has direct responsibility of managing inventory days of supply objectives (DOS) and on shelf availability (OSA) targets, for their assigned vendors. This position will understand the future variability that impacts product movement - from increasing efficiencies, impacting the greater network, troubleshooting root causes and supporting procurement streams (diverting, forward buy, efficiency programs). This role is the primary interface to vendor Supply Chain partners, representing ADUSA Procurement and communication of product availability issues to brand teams.
There are two levels of In Stock Analysts: The Senior Analyst will be asked to control demand consensus meetings between in stock and forecast analysts with the intent to drive improved in stock and system automation. These Analysts will be assigned more complex operational tasks within the structure. This role will provide training and coaching support for new analysts and be the main connection point between the team and the demand specialist role.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage all Relex daily, weekly, monthly workflows resulting in achieving operational service level targets.
Monitor and ensure timely execution of all planned product allocations as needed.
Analyze system exceptions for root cause.
Manage inventory to achieve DOS, obsolete, and product freshness target
Execute and monitor purchase orders—including on time and in full metrics
Consult with Advantage team and Demand Systems Specialists on vendor efficiency programs. Ensure operational adherence to efficiency programs by working with the Demand Systems Specialist to input the rules.
Develop a plan to address overstocks and left-over sale excess inventory in collaboration with the Merchandising group.
Work with suppliers, Quality Control, Supply Chain operations, store divisional operations, and Risk Management to address product availability, freshness, and product transition issues, as well as recalls and market withdrawals.
Stay informed on commodity or other supplier issues that impact category sales. Anticipate and act on supplier issues, seasonal changes, natural disasters, crop conditions, and manufacturing issues ensuring efficient order quantities.
Provide timely communication to supervisors related to inventory transactions, resolving issues, short-term out of stocks.
Collaborate with Forecast Analysts to explain and identify forecast variance and provide additional information around marketing strategies, special promotions, and anticipated influences to sales that are not likely to be identified through system-driven exception analysis.

Knowledge:
Demand management practices
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of Supply Chain processes
Relex knowledge preferred
Skills
Oral and written communication skills
Basic to intermediate Excel
Presentation skills
Inventory management best practices
Attention to detail
Store Operations preferred
Team player and collaborator
This role should demonstrate behaviors across the “leading self” level of My Leadership Journey

Abilities:
Strong Mathematical and Statistical aptitude
Ability to analyze and decipher large amounts of data
Ability to analyze complex problems and rule sets
Ability to determine root causes and implement solutions
Strong critical thinker, autonomous decision-maker
Customer focus
Takes initiative, self-starter

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related business field or equivalent relevant experience

Experience:
1 – 3 Years

ADUSA Procurement is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Requisition: 268492_external_USA-NC-Salisbury_9132022