Supply Chain Analyst

Summary

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Supply Chain Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing our supply chain processes through data analysis and process improvement initiatives. You will collaborate cross-functionally to maintain optimal inventory levels, improve forecast accuracy, and ensure a 99% fill rate for VMI sites.

Company

At Land O’Frost, our brands of lunchmeat, hot dogs and specialty sausage products are recognized as one of the nation’s best-selling and trusted brands. We have accomplished this through our incredible team of employees who are customer focused, motivated, achievers, developers, and purpose driven.

How YOU Will Contribute

• Develop and maintain forecasts for Kroger DCs and new VMI customers.
• Support demand planning activities, with a focus on Lansing forecasting.
• Collaborate with VMI Planner, Order Entry, Traffic, Sales, and Warehouse teams to achieve inventory and service level goals.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings.
• Assist in building AI-driven solutions for Demand Planning and S&OP reporting.
• Work with Sales to refine forecasts in the TPM system.
• Create and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all planning processes and customer-specific requirements.
• Identify underperforming areas in the supply chain and recommend improvements.
• Monitor inventory transfers from RLS to Searcy for Conventional Channel orders.
• Ensure timely entry of purchase requisitions into Demand Planning.
• Serve as backup for inventory obsolescence process, including weekly reporting and coordination of secondary sales offerings.
• Gather and analyze supply chain data to improve operational efficiency.
• Generate and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly metrics related to demand planning, inventory management, and service levels.
• Maintain and improve KPIs such as service level, forecast accuracy, and forecast bias.
• Assist in building AI-based Demand Planning and S&OP reports.

About YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience with ERP systems such as IFS ERP, SAP ERP or Oracle EBS is highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools like Tableau, Power BI, SQL, and Excel.
• Knowledge of supply chain concepts including MRP (Material Requirements Planning), demand planning, procurement, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement practices.
• Familiarity with AI or advanced analytics in supply chain planning is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis effectively.