Allocation and Replenishment Analyst

at  Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc

Overview:
At Cracker Barrel, our mission is Pleasing People. This is evident from the moment you walk through our doors, with the first smile that greets you, from the items in our retail store to the food on the table, we welcome you home!
The Allocation and Replenishment Analyst would be responsible for building, analyzing, and improving the sales forecast to support sales and inventory goals for your defined departments.

Responsibility:

• Develop sales forecasts and conduct demand forecast analysis for assigned group of departments
• Deliver insights regarding seasonality trends to optimize sales opportunities, including alignment with buyers and planners on the tracking and execution of inventory plans
• Determine optimal inventory position for each SKU, maximizing inventory. Analyze data to make recommendations on increasing/decreasing inventory targets. Establish safety stock targets. Collaborate for support of recommendations.
• Proactively adjust forecast and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment
• Establish, maintain, report, and analyze trends for KPIs for forecast accuracy, demand variability, inventory, and backorder.
• Optimize inventory flow of merchandise from DC to stores
• Monitors purchase order shipping window for timely shipment of goods, acting as the primary contact with existing vendors
• Work on department sponsored projects and/or process improvements
• Support vendor collaboration (forecast data)
• Execute purchase orders to suppliers-based inventory needs

Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Solid knowledge and practical use of forecasting and inventory planning tools
• Knowledge of retail math
• Strong organization and workload prioritization skill
• Good business acumen and ability to transform data into recommendations
• Ability to understand, assess, and problem solve by leveraging analytical skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good skills in MS Office, Data Warehouse, and DatabasesStrong team player

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1 - 2 years’ experience in forecasting or replenishment, preferably in a retail environment.
• Experience with GOLD or other allocations tool.
• Degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field, plus 2-3 years of related business experience.

Please refer the Job description for details