Replenishment Analyst (Bentonville)

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Overview of the Company

United Wheels Inc. (“UWI”) is an international, privately held business, with affiliated companies and operations in Asia, the Americas and around the world. UWI is a world leader in the design, manufacture and international distribution of bicycles, e-bikes, and rideable toys, manufacturing more than 6 million bicycles and e-Bikes each year.

UWI owns and operates several bicycle-related subsidiaries. These subsidiaries include:

Huffy Corp. (https://www.huffybikes.com/), the iconic bicycling company based in Dayton, Ohio, with more than 125+ years of bicycling history.
Buzz Bicycles (https//.buzzbicycles.com)
Batch Outdoors Inc. (https://www.batchbicycles.com/)
Niner Brands International Inc. (https://ninerbikes.com/)
VAAST Bicycles (https://www.vaastbikes.com/)

Position Summary

The Replenishment Analyst serves as the primary point of contact for replenishment operations with key retail partners, ensuring optimal inventory flow and maintaining target in-stock levels of 98% or higher. This role combines analytical expertise with strong cross-functional collaboration to drive sales growth through accurate forecasting, demand planning, and proactive inventory management. The Analyst will oversee daily replenishment activities, monitor partner forecasts, and work closely with internal supply chain, operations, and logistics teams to ensure product availability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Demand & Inventory Planning

Analyze sales trends, demand signals, and historical performance to build accurate replenishment forecasts.
Monitor inventory positions across distribution centers and retail partner locations to ensure 98%+ in-stock performance.
Identify and mitigate potential out-of-stock risks through proactive adjustments and communication.

Forecasting & Data Management

Oversee retail partners’ internal forecasting systems; monitor accuracy and recommend updates as needed.
Conduct regular item-level reviews and recommend system or manual forecast corrections.
Create and manage manual order recommendations to maintain optimal product flow.

Order Facilitation & Execution

Facilitate and track replenishment orders through partner systems and internal platforms.
Ensure alignment between internal forecasts and partner demand projections.
Manage item setup, distribution center/store count changes, and assortment revisions.

Promotional & Seasonal Planning

Support planning and execution of promotional, seasonal, and new item inventory builds.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to align forecasts with event timing and capacity.

Operational Collaboration

Partner with Operations, Logistics, and Planning teams to optimize supply chain efficiency and inventory flow.
Provide insights on lead times, shipment planning, and replenishment cadence.
Offer operational input to enhance forecasting models and overall order execution.

Relationship Management

Serve as the main liaison between retail partners’ replenishment contacts and internal cross-functional teams.
Build and maintain strong working relationships to ensure alignment, collaboration, and mutual success.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or related field preferred.
2–4 years of experience in replenishment, demand planning, or retail analytics (experience with large retail accounts strongly preferred).
Experience with retail replenishment systems and data platforms (e.g., Retail Link, Luminate, or similar).
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or a supply chain certification is a plus but not required

Skills & Competencies

A passion for Cycling and the Outdoors!
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
High attention to detail and strong organizational ability.
Understanding of logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations.

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