Perishable Replenishment Planner

What you will do:

• Responsible for releasing Purchase Orders and replenishing key, high value, high risk, high visibility items for GFS customers. 

• Maintains an awareness of current market conditions, causal factors (weather, seasonality, etc.), and product availability to properly maintain perishable inventory for our customers while avoiding product loss.

• Leads inventory management activities for product conversions, seasonal/one time buys, at-risk, long and obsolete inventory.

• Collaborates with appropriate GFS departments including, but not limited to Home Office Supply Chain; Demand Planners and Replenishment Planners, Sales, Marketing, Capstone, Chain Specialist, and DC Operations to ensure proper inventory flow into and out of GFS distribution centers.

• Responsible for managing service level, days on hand and product loss for an assigned vendor portfolio.

• Collaborates with suppliers to solve quality and/or service problems; expedites deliveries as necessary.

• Develops and maintains seasonal plans utilizing fulfillment software functionality. 

• Identifies root causes for inventory issues/out of stocks and collaborates with appropriate owners for resolution.

• Utilizes fulfillment software functionality available to set up and maintain perishable items in order to maximize service level while minimizing spoilage and liquidation.

• Implements and maintains business rules/processes for service levels, safety stock, buy multiples, capacity, inbound freight networks, etc.

• Performs vendor analysis on a regular basis. Identifies and executes changes to buying parameters in a highly efficient manner resulting in improved service levels, lower spoilage and liquidation and right sized inventory levels.

• Responsible for primary and alternate sourcing solutions for resolving shortage situations and identifying local sourcing opportunities for direct or fill in purchasing, utilizing fulfillment software functionality.

• Collaborates with Marketing, Regional Merchandising/inventory teams, Sales, Supply Chain and customers to meet all customer product needs, effectively plan future events, determine product trends, input new product requirements, and execute the close out of discontinued items.

• Aligns with and supports enterprise procurement philosophies while meeting divisional business objectives.

• Responsible for continuous improvement of professional skills including, but not limited to, JDA, Business Analytics (Microstrategy), Microsoft Office, Google and supply chain concepts.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

When you will work: 

• Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. 

• Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

What you'll bring to the table:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or other related field preferred.

• Three or more years previous experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Product or Category Management preferred.

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel functions and Google applications. Must be extremely organized, analytical and possess highly developed written/oral communication, management, training and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in teams, interact with others across departments/roles, develop relationships, etc.

• Excellent written, verbal, organizational and communication skills.  This role will communicate with all levels of the organization including Managers, Directors and General Managers.

• Knowledge of principles and methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

• Self directed with ability to deal with distraction, repetition, prioritization, fluctuations in workload, ambiguity, etc.

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills, including  knowledge of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiply, divide and percentages).

• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute efficient work processes.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.  The ability to provide excellent customer service to our internal customers. 

• Ability to solve problems and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems by comparing, classifying, innovating, analyzing, coordinating, etc. Identifying root cause analysis by utilizing best practices and innovation.  May refer to established precedents and policies.

• Advanced knowledge of supply chain principles and techniques for highly perishable products.

• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues with minimal direction while keeping management informed in areas of importance.