SALES INVENTORY
ANALYST
Sales Inventory Analyst
Chicago based, Remote work possible.
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Job Description
**This is a salaried Monday through Friday position from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. **
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Position Summary:
Sales Inventory Analyst ‘s primary role is to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained at our Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) partner’s warehouses; address all VMI inventory issues and concerns; provide monthly sales forecasts to the Demand Planner; address all forecast issues and concerns; and provide sales reports and analysis as needed.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Created weekly replenishment quantities for our VMI partners’ warehouses.
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Meet with the local sales team on a weekly basis to review replenishment quantities taking into consideration inventory levels, quantities on order, and forecasted sales.
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Analyze inventory levels and produce timely inventory reports to stakeholders.
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Work with the Demand Planner to make sure all inventory issues/concerns are addressed.
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Will assist with preparing periodic and ad hoc sales reports.
Key Activities:
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Will update weekly file used to created recommended replenishment quantities for both of our VMI partners and will meet with the local sales managers to review and adjust as needed.
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Will address all inventory issues and concerns impacting our VMI partners.
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Build a working relationship with Demand Planner to review inventory and forecast information to make sure proper levels of inventory are available.
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Analyze, research, and provide sales data as needed.
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Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis for customer sales reports versus budget/forecasts.
Key External Interface
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AWG Meat Procurement Manager
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Hispamex Inventory/Warehouse Manager
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Key Internal Interface
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Sales Managers
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Demand Planner
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Warehouse Manager and Supervisor
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Customer Service Team
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External Collaboration:
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External Agencies (OSHA, local regulatory bodies, etc.)
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Local Emergency Services (police, fire, ambulance, etc.)
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Skills Required:
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Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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Strong verbal, written, interpersonal skills.
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Ability to quickly learn MS D365 system.
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Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, organized in approach and in document maintenance
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Ability to work in a team environment
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Necessary Experience:
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Bachelor’s Degree preferred, but not required
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Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) experience preferred, but not required
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Experience with D365 preferred, but not required.
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Experience with Vendor Managed Inventories.
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Experience with sales forecasting.
Why Should you Apply?
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Competitive Pay
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Growth and Advancement Opportunities
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Sign-on Bonus
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Competitive Benefits (Medical/Dental/401K)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick/Personal)