Collaborative Planning Forecasting & Replenishment (...

This critical role within Kevin's Natural Foods' Supply Chain team is designed to provide analytical support and drive improvements in required customer metrics, including On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) delivery, cost management, and inventory optimization. Working cross-functionally with KNF internal teams, this position supports our customer base across multiple channels. You will partner with the sales team to deliver on our commitments to key customers. The role will play a key part in executing new item launches, managing assortment strategies, and ensuring smooth communication between Kevin's and customer teams. What You'll Do: Develop and manage replenishment plans aligned with customer demand and internal sales forecasts. Utilize customer-specific replenishment systems to optimize inventory and ensure timely product availability. Develop and implement analytics and reporting to measure and improve service levels, ensuring excellence in metrics like OTIF, customer satisfaction, and product availability. Deliver in-depth analysis and reports that support customer team objectives around growth, service, and operational excellence Act as a proactive contact for sales teams to address service needs, forecast adjustments, and inventory inquiries. Contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance customer interactions and overall service levels. Develop plans for managing inventory flow and service levels, identifying potential risks and proactively resolving issues to support excellent customer experience. Support the setup and execution of new items and displays, ensuring alignment between replenishment needs and sales strategies. Oversee purchase orders and manage core KPIs such as upstream inventory levels, service level, on-time delivery, and aged inventory. Support store-level, sales-based forecasting using a variety of forecasting tools and systems. Develop and execute scenario planning for events, identifying potential stock and service risks based on inventory flow, supplier capabilities, and merchandising plans. Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure strong business relationships with customers Be the central point of contact for all cross-functional teams concerning customer demand needs Other duties as assigned and necessary. What You'll Need: Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 2-5 years of experience in areas such as production scheduling, inventory control, transportation, or supply/operations planning. Strong ability to build effective relationships both within the company and with external customers. High level of detail orientation, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Excellent communication skills, with experience in delivering clear, concise reports and presentations. Technical proficiency with SAP and the Microsoft Office Suite Advanced Excel skillset A continuous improvement mindset, with a focus on effective process management and optimization. Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation: Kevin's Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin's is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization. More About Kevin's Natural Foods: Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin's guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less. With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin's products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin's products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin's Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand. For more information, please visit . Kevin's Natural Foods was acquired by Mars, Inc. in July 2023. Kevin's Natural Foods joins the Mars Food & Nutrition segment, complementing its portfolio of leading food brands and recent product innovations. Kevin's will play a key role in Mars Food & Nutrition's ongoing journey to enable delicious, healthier eating to be part of consumers' daily lives, while Mars will help Kevin's to continue to grow, innovate, and bring its portfolio of products to more people.

Created: 2024-11-10