Replenishment Lead (West Chester, OH) Hybrid Role: Mix of Onsite & Virtual

Company: US Foods
Location: West Chester
Posted on: September 12, 2023

Job Description:

ARE YOU A CURRENT US FOODS EMPLOYEE? PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR INTERNAL WORKDAY CAREER SITE. Join Our Community of Food People! The Replenishment Lead is responsible for ensuring the replenishment function at the Market delivers on commitments, including maintaining continuity of product supply, while meeting key performance service indicators (KPI). The Replenishment Lead is the face in the market working with the VP Sales and VP Operations to ensure any immediate need for product is met. The Replenishment Lead also connects the market to the Replenishment Service Center (RSC) through constant communication, update calls, and collaboration with the RSC on demand changes and special projects. This position also monitors quality of inbound product and executes replenishment functions according with US Foods policies and procedures. The Replenishment Lead is a subject matter expert on the supply chain systems, replenishment policies and procedures.Flexible Work Policy: The Replenishment Lead position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (only 3 days per week) and virtual (2 days per week). This position is based out of our location in West Chester, OH. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily management of all replenishment duties and KPI results for the Market, including management of the Replenishment Assistant.
Market leader and liaison of the replenishment function between the Market sales and operation leaders and the Replenishment Team Works with Market and Replenishment stocking new items for sales opportunities. Collaborates with RSC to expedite deliveries, costing reconciliation, validate unusual demand, and all other replenishment dutiesWorks directly with the VP Sales and VP Operations to ensure the market delivers on customer commitments.
At times, negotiate with and/or strongly influence the VP Sales and VP Operations on alternative, creative means to meet a customer commitment.
Takes direction from Director Replen Effectiveness on replenishment strategy, goals and KPI resultsMonitors inbound product for quality levels and investigates any product concerns and product returned from customer due to quality concernsManages and executes at the direction of Category Management, the removal of slow, dead, excess and obsolete inventory.Assists and follows up on inventory management concerns including spoilage, alert date product and suspense inventory with Cat Man.Through Replenishment Assistant, manages the Credit Debit Memo Request process, drop ship billings.Ensures line of open communication between the RSC and Replenishment Assistant regarding business updates and Market initiatives along with all demand change informationKey service levels performance indicators mentioned above include the following:--- Customer Service Level--- Inventory Loss Minimization--- Days Inventory on Hand (DIOH)--- Customer Order Fill Rates--- Excess and Obsolete Inventory Reserve (shared)--- Managed Cases/Freight Income--- Inbound Cases/Pallet--- Slow and Dead Inventory (Shared)--- Special Order Response Time, movement to DirectQUALIFICATIONSEducation/Training:Four-year college degree in business, operations, or supply chain management, or equivalent food service industry work experience required.Related Experience/Requirements:Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience required; proven experience of influencing people / management required; food service purchasing and management experience highly preferred.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrates ability collaborate with off-site personnel.
Ability to handle multiple tasks at once. Must be able to achieve performance objectives. Possess a high degree of diplomacy, tact, tenacity and persistence to deal effectively with other stakeholders. Must be organized and have strong communication, influencing and follow up skills. Extensive food service knowledge and supply chain experience. Proficient with various Desktop software (e.g., Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint).***EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status***

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