Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.
Position Overview:
The Replenishment Analyst has responsibility for the tactical execution ofcategoryreplenishment strategy, providinga high levelof service to its Merchandising, StoreOperationsandsupply chaincustomers. The Analysts willbe responsible forachieving, in-stock, and inventory turns metricswhich support our sales and margin goals for the category. The Analyst will collaborate withmanycrossfunctionaldepartments;building strong partnerships with these groups to achieve their goals. The position willassistin ensuring Inventory levels are on target for Stores andDC’swithend resultof being in-stock for Customers that shop our stores.
KeyResponsibilities:
Achievein stockand turns targets for each of the categories that aremanaged by the analystfor domestic, cross border and import products
Support the merchants in each of the categories that are managed by theanalystwith supply chainexpertiseand act as theinitialpoint of contactfor merchant and cross functional (360) team questions
Provide key reporting onKPIsto Merchandising, Senior Management.
Reviewauto-replenishment toolson a daily basisto ensure stores andDCshavereasonable inventory volume flowingbased on sales forecast,minimumrequirements, product dimensions,category and eventstrategies, store space,etcandtake action toadjustifrequired.
Manuallydeterminereplenishmentquantities in cases oflow qualityforecasts,sudden shifts in demand, delays in enabling auto replenishment, etc.
Supportorder optimization/changes whererequiredfor full truckloador other constraints
Review exceptions on out of stocks and overstocks andprovide options and recommendations toaddressto your category partners and leader.
Managetimelines forspecial eventsincluding flyer,offshelflocations, new lower price,etcto ensuretimelyandaccuratereplenishment fortheseareas of focus.
Review supply chain and merchandisingsystemdata to ensurereplenishment is not interrupted.
Ensureclearanceand exit inventory iscleared from DC and vendor to support merchant strategy and category margin.
Provide ad-hocafter hourssupport to storesby placing ordersfor emergenciesand natural disastersand helpingexpeditethrough the supply chain
Recommend case pack optimization with supply chain/merchantby vendor/skurequirements
Respond to store requests for inventory or replenishment tuning (via systemic request, email, phone or via helpdesk) with thoughtful analysis and quick action
Communicate product status and updates to stores andDCsin a timely manner.
Work with Supply chain and other support teams toexpediteorders whenrequired
Responsible for presentingconsolidatedinventory actions/recommendation in weekly business reviews
Work closely with vendors/suppliers tomaintainfill rate and collaborate with them on planned purchases
Collaborate with suppliers and team members to ensure preplanning activities related toinventory needs are completed by developing/implementing coverage direction for each supplier
Identifyprocess improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
Escalate issues to forecast analyst and business analyst partners as well as your leaders
Coach and support new team members during associate onboarding
Champions decision and strengths of supply chain and business policies byleveragingexperience, strengths to deliver bestpossible result
Competencies:
Action Oriented
Collaborates
Customer Focus
Drives Results
Communicates Effectively
Decision Quality
Skills:
• 1-3 years of analytical experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on inventory management
• University or College Degree in business or engineering will be considered as a preferred qualification
• SAP knowledge would be an asset
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Excel and/or MS Access
• Good analytical skills with the ability to extrapolate pertinent information from various sources (reports and spreadsheets) and analyze data for recommendationsand make data driven decisions
• Excellent communication skills; collaborative with effective interpersonal skills; able to work across department
•Ability to manage time effectively,prioritizetasks, and pay close attention to detail
• Strong customer focus with business acumen, problem solving skills and results orientated
• Self -directed, ability to work with limited supervision.
Direct Manager/DirectReports:
Reports toManager/ SR ManagerIPR
TravelRequirements:
Minimal
PhysicalRequirements:
Example
WorkingConditions:
Office
MinimumEducation:
ABachelor'sdegree or Equivalent Work Experience
Minimum Years of WorkExperience:
1-3 Years
Other Requirements/Assets:
Bilingual French/English is an Asset