What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst - Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (30165423) position at Kidde Global Solutions- RSR?
The Kidde business is a part of the Fire and Security Products group at Carrier. We are dedicated to providing products and technology designed to protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. As a large manufacturer of fire safety products, Kidde meets the safety needs of homes and businesses by providing fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, strobes, and other products
About this role:
About this role:
- Kidde is currently seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Analyst - CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) to join our team and focus on our retail accounts, to be responsible for the supply and demand planning process, and for making improvements to systems and processes to enhance the performance of work. Works with the internal team to develop financial forecasts and conduct regular meetings with the allocated retail account(s).
- This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office /2 days at home) in Mebane, NC with less than 10% traveling.
- We value our people and offer an extensive benefits package, with financial rewards including health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and also lifestyle support with flexible working and parental leave. Plus, we’ll support your growth with paid-for external training programs and courses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with retail partners to gather and analyze sales and inventory data.
- Develop accurate demand forecasts and replenishment plans to maintain optimal inventory levels.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Own and represent the complete 52-week Sales/Inventory forecast and goals.
- Coordinate with factories to share demand forecasts and ensure timely product availability.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance of CPFR reports and dashboards to provide insights to internal teams and retail partners.
- Conduct regular meetings with retail partners to review performance, discuss upcoming promotions, and address any issues.
- Work closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to ensure alignment and effective execution of strategies.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and inventory management.
- Provide support in the development and implementation of best practices for CPFR processes.
- Prepare and present reports to internal senior management on the performance of retail
Basic Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree
- 2 years of experience in inventory, demand planning, and replenishment
- 1 years of proficiency with Excel
- Must be a US Citizen or a Green Card Holder
- Hybrid Role
Preferred Qualifications:
- Retail inventory, demand planning, and replenishment experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret qualitative data.
- Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
- Understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problem-solving.
- English written and verbal communication skills.
- Multi-task and handle competing priorities at once.
- Self-starter as well as a major contributor to the team.
- Inventory management principles/systems and data analytics.
- Financial acumen.
- Understand supply chain and merchandising processes, distribution, transportation, and supplier manufacturing principles.
- Self-starter, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Additional Job Description:
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Summary
This position is for an experienced professional in Materials & Logistics, who works independently, monitors distribution of materials, develops standard operating procedures, evaluates inventory costs and sets service rates. Collaborates with internal and external parties, confers with department heads regarding warehouse activities, and responds to customers inquiries.
Job Description:
- Confers with department heads to coordinate warehouse activities, such as production, sales, records control, or purchasing, to ensure the efficient movement of material from receiving, or the warehouse, to production.
- Develops standard and emergency operating procedures for receiving, handling, storing, shipping, or salvaging products or materials to increase efficiency and optimize processes.
- Evaluates freight or inventory costs associated with transit times to ensure that costs are appropriate.
- Examines products or materials to estimate quantities or weight and type of container required for storage or transport.
- Issues shipping instructions and provides routing information to ensure timely deliveries.
- Negotiates with carriers, warehouse operators, or insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates to ensure cost effectiveness.
- Participates in setting transportation and service rates to ensure that rates are appropriate.
- Responds to customers' or shippers' questions and complaints regarding storage and distribution services to ensure that the business provides satisfactory standards of service.
- Schedules or monitors air or surface pickup, delivery, or distribution of products or materials to ensure timely delivery.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires advanced knowledge obtained through a University degree, combined with experience
- Practical to substantial knowledge of Carrier organization, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work
- University Degree or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience
- OR
- An advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
