What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Manager - Supply Chain Analysis position at BISSELL Homecare, Inc.?
Overview
The Associate Manager, Supply Chain will play an integral role in overseeing and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain processes. The role will focus on responsibilities from system and inventory management, to logistics, and timely delivery of products to Walmart U.S. This individual will act as a key liaison between internal teams, Walmart contacts, and third-party logistics providers to ensure a seamless flow of goods and information, driving high service levels and operational excellence. Success requires a strong communicator with analytical skills and a collaborative mindset to ensure the smooth flow of goods, while minimizing supply chain disruptions, to enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
The Associate Manager, Supply Chain will play an integral role in overseeing and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain processes. The role will focus on responsibilities from system and inventory management, to logistics, and timely delivery of products to Walmart U.S. This individual will act as a key liaison between internal teams, Walmart contacts, and third-party logistics providers to ensure a seamless flow of goods and information, driving high service levels and operational excellence. Success requires a strong communicator with analytical skills and a collaborative mindset to ensure the smooth flow of goods, while minimizing supply chain disruptions, to enhance operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Demand Planning & Forecasting:
- Collaborate with Walmart’s replenishment team to develop accurate demand forecasts and adjust supply chain strategies accordingly.
- Monitor sales trends, seasonality, new product introductions, and promotional impacts to adjust system setting forecasts accordingly.
- Inventory Management:
- Partner with Supply Planning team to ensure optimal inventory levels across distribution centers to meet Walmart’s requirements.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels and replenishment orders to minimize out-of-stock or excess inventory situations.
- Collaborate with the internal logistics team to help develop solutions to optimize transportation routes and reduce shipping costs to Walmart.
- Order Fulfillment:
- Work with Walmart’s Replenishment Manager, to help facilitate their ordering and fulfillment process, to ensure timely and accurate delivery of orders to Walmart U.S.
- Partner with internal team and their third-party logistics providers as needed to assist with the Walmart side of managing shipping schedules and resolving and delivery issues.
- Walmart Compliance:
- Collaborate to help maintain adherence to Walmart’s supply chain and vendor compliance requirements (e.g., OTIF, SQEP).
- Collaborate to ensure compliance with Walmart's supplier requirements, including packaging, labeling, and shipment documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and Walmart to ensure all shipments are compliant with Walmart’s vendor requirements and industry regulations to avoid chargebacks.
- Collaboration & Communication:
- Build strong relationships with Walmart’s replenishment managers, logistics teams, and internal sales teams.
- Communicate supply chain performance metrics, risks, and improvement opportunities to leadership.
- Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, including sales, production, logistics, and finance teams, to ensure alignment and achieve organizational objectives.
- Communicate effectively with Walmart's procurement and logistics teams to resolve any issues related to orders, shipments, or inventory discrepancies.
- Performance Metrics & Process Improvement:
- Track and analyze, with the collaboration of the internal Order Management team, Walmart KPIs such as on-time delivery, fill rate, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, weeks of supply, in-stock %, zero on-hands, zero sales reporting, shipment analysis, etc to help drive shelf sell through and incremental sales orders.
- Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives, with Walmart, to meet or exceed Walmart’s performance targets.
- Continuously evaluate Walmart supply chain processes to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Develop and implement strategies for Walmart to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce lead times, and improve service levels.
- In collaboration with internal teams utilize data analysis tools and reporting systems to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and address any performance gaps with Walmart’s Supply Chain team.
- Coordinate and manage quarterly supply chain business reviews with Walmart replenishment executives to collaborate on buy-plan system settings and order alignment.
REQUIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
- Functional/Technical Expertise
- Global Business Acumen
- Self-Management
- Learning Versatility
- Delivers Results
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Managerial Courage
- Continuous Improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in supply chain analytics tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Walmart’s Retail Link/Luminate platform.
- Knowledge of OTIF (On-Time, In-Full) and SQEP (Supplier Quality Excellence Program) requirements.
- Degree minimum: Bachelor’s degree
- Specific concentration: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
- Experience level: 3 years in a supply chain environment
