Job Description
1. Forecasting, Planning & Replenishment
- Lead replenishment to ensure product availability and minimize stock-outs
- Continuously monitor and correct ARS parameters to ensure smooth replenishment and minimize stock outs
- Plan order scheduling, vendor scheduling and warehouse receiving to ensure smooth flow of inventory from Vendor to DC to stores
- Lead demand forecasting using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models to predict needs for perishable and non-perishable grocery items.
2. Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of demand planners, setting performance goals and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with merchandising, supply chain, finance, and operations teams to balance demand and supply.
- Align forecasts with promotional activities, seasonal trends, and new product launches.