Job summary
Responsible for replenishment of assigned vendors/items through designated DCs.Monitor shipments and inventory, communicate with divisions and suppliers, and generate purchase orders to optimize DC service levels, days of supply, aged inventory, and store in-stock.Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities
• Manage lower difficulty replenishment desk, including items with the medium volume, demand volatility, perishability, SKU count, and/or supply chain complexity• Write POs for designated vendors (turn and promotional).• Perform accounting research and validate PO costs and contracts to ensure correct billing as required• Replenish any new items based on reset schedules• Manage the flow of product related to pack changes, bonus packs, and discontinued items• Review division ad and display plans• Collaborate with vendors to discuss major upcoming promotions and new items• Review forecasts for turn, ad, and display merchandise and collaborate with demand planners to improve• Partner with Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) analysts and ensure third parties receive accurate forecasts• Coordinate arrival of product and warehouse turnover in accordance with retail store needs, sound inventory control, and warehouse delivery schedules; manage delivery rescheduling• Communicate with warehouse receivers, inspectors and the Regional Accounting Service Center (RASC).• Communicate with all suppliers to promote accuracy/efficiency of the ordering process, the completeness of shipments, and on-time deliveries; notify vendors of replenishment needs for manufacturing planning• Conduct regular store order reviews• Allocate product as needed• Receive and manage Quality Assurance information to maintain fresh, sellable product in the warehouses (fresh dept. only).• Maintain flexibility to work some weekends and holidays• Maintain flexibility to travel up to 25%.• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Requirements
• Experience in either replenishment buying, store co-management, operations, supply chain, merchandising, or similar experience• Division store management experience• Exposure to Kroger Category Management System Data Warehouse, Business Objects, Kroger Procurement Systems• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills• Intermediate knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook• Bachelor's Degree
