ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE (https://www.myworkday.com/usfoods/d/task/2998$47185.htmld) Join Our Community of Food People! The Inventory Management Analyst CHEF’STORE determines procurement and inventory management strategies for CHEF’STOREs; analyzes and adjusts forecasts based on product movement, seasonality, market trends, and promotional activity; and is responsible for ensuring product availability by identifying and resolving potential stock issues. He/she coordinates activities throughout the entire replenishment lifecycle (forecasting, sourcing, procurement, inventory management, product liquidation/retirement, etc.) and across multiple functional areas. He/she works closely with CHEF’STORE Merchandisers and Vendors to identify, negotiate, source, and forecast product. He/she works with CHEF’STORE Managers and Department Leads to manage inventory and address anticipated changes in local markets. He/she works closely with CHEF’STORE Finance and Accounts Payable to manage financial impacts of procurement and ensure cost and invoices are accurately tracked. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Analyze order forecasts and improve forecast accuracy by adjusting shelf life, order lead time, order minimum, shelf minimum, and safety stock parameters. Ensure forecasts adequately account for product movement, seasonality, market trends, and promotional activity. Work closely with merchandisers and store operations to manage aging inventory, slow moving product, and discontinued items. + Develop sourcing scenarios, negotiate costs with vendors, and assess financial impacts to determine best sourcing option in order to satisfy demand while minimizing spoilage, product costs and transportation fees. Identify opportunities to expand sourcing options based on vendor and category knowledge and collaborate with finance team as needed. Implement sourcing changes as needed. + Modify recommended orders and submit POs to vendors based on understanding of vendor requirements, demand forecast, and sourcing scenarios. Work with store and vendors to identify and resolve vendor inbound service issues (i.e., delays, shorts, quality). + Collaborate with process improvement team to develop, coordinate, and improve best practices across all CHEF’STORE. Act as the point of contact for replenishment and purchasing related projects (i.e., DDR, Vendor/Assortment Changes, New Systems, and New Store). Identify opportunities to leverage existing USF Replenishment and Supply Chain systems, tools, and expertise. Develop and measure replenishment and inventory key performance indicators for CHEF’STORE. + Conduct product assortment review and analysis and recommend changes and actions to the Category Manager, aimed at enhancing category effectiveness and performance. + Manage and maintain relationships with vendors leading product reviews, identification, and assessment of opportunities. + Must be able to provide fact-based recommendations across various levels of management. **SUPERVISION** : + none **RELATIONSHIPS** + **Internal:** The incumbent is required to interact with all employees at all levels of responsibility throughout the company. + **External:** The incumbent is required to interact with customers and other service providers **WORK ENVIRONMENT** + Primarily work indoors in a climate-controlled office environment. Operate Office equipment, including personal computer and phone. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + Two years purchasing or relevant experience required. + Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required Certifications/Training + N/A Licenses + N/A **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Minimum five years purchasing, logistics, transportation, or distribution experience preferred. + Minimum two years demand planning and forecasting experience in perishable and/or COP categories preferred. + Prior experience utilizing PRISM and E3/AWR/Manugistics or similar systems preferred. + Prior experience in the food service and retail industry preferred. + Exercises independent judgment and decision making in executing replenishment and inventory management activities. + Thoroughly understands the business to interpret how promotional activity, new product distribution and seasonality impact volume fluctuations. + Ability to foster vendor relationships while negotiating to achieve performance objectives. + Ability to interact positively with wide variety of employees at all skill levels. + Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to work through obstacles to achieve a goal. + Negotiation skills. + Possesses a high degree of professionalism, tact, and persistence. + Possesses superior analytical skills and communication skills. + Demonstrate effective problem-solving, sense of urgency, conflict management, and negotiation skills. + The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high degree of motivation, the ability to prioritize and self-direct, strong business acumen, and sound interpersonal skills. **EDUCATION** + Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience is required. **PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS** + Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER **JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:** **FREQUENCY:** STAND: OCCASIONALLY WALK: OCCASIONALLY DRIVE VEHICLE: NEVER SIT: CONTINUOUSLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY 11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER PUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLY CLIMB/BALANCE 2: NEVER STOOP/SQUAT: NEVER KNEEL: NEVER BEND: NEVER REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: NEVER TWIST: NEVER GRASP OBJECTS 3: OCCASIONALLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: CONTINUOUSLY 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $55k-90k. Benefits for this role may include overtime, health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. 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