What are the responsibilities and job description for the REPLENISHMENT SPECIALIST position at Hood?
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We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, 401k matches, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. This position is also eligible for our bonus program.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes and more.
Job Summary:
Works with Production Coordinators and other key players at multiple facilities ensuring inter-warehouse transfers are in place to meet customer requirements. Assists with inventory control and the planning process as necessary in order to maximize operational performance and provide outstanding customer service; consistently meets inventory replenishment goals and focuses on realizing additional opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Function as a key team member and contributor in the Operations Planning Process
- Routinely communicate vital information and critical changes from sales/customer service to the production planning team and vice versa
- Monitor and adjust accordingly customer transfer orders /inventory needs using statistical tools, information gathering and collaboration
- Ensure optimal use of processes and policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the replenishment system
- Monitor customer and internal key performance indicators to facilitate continuous improvement in the process
- Work with forecasting team and other departments to identify trends, seasonality and other demand variations
- Participate and contribute to daily / weekly calls with plant and product category teams – identify and help provide resolution to daily problems
- Manage stocked, transferred-in inventory at plant locations to a min/max level using forecasts where needed:
- Work closely with plants to manage the entire process to allow for production, proper rotation and movement of replenishment product;
- Work closely with the customer, customer service and production to maintain required stock level with correct amount of code days;
- Provide back up for other plants and product categories replenishment needs
Education and Experience:
- BA/BS or equivalent experience
Skills and Competencies:
- Knowledge of BPCS (AS400) and/or SAP ERP systems
- Experience with Data Warehouse/Query Building
- Demonstrated understanding of replenishment, forecasting and inventory strategy
- Proven analytical skills/ Strong PC skills including MS Office
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
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