What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) Manager position at Kidde Global Solutions- RSR?
Job Description:
As North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, Kidde's mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. For more than 100 years, people have relied on Kidde to deliver superior fire detection and suppression.
As North America’s #1 home fire safety brand, Kidde's mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. For more than 100 years, people have relied on Kidde to deliver superior fire detection and suppression.
About this role:
We are hiring a Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) Manager for a Major Home Improvement Retailer for Kidde Global Solutions, the responsibilities will include optimizing the supply chain processes and ensuring efficient and effective collaboration with this key Kidde retail partner. The CPFR Manager will play a key role in driving forecast accuracy, inventory management, and sales performance. The CPFR Manager for this major Home Improvement retailer needs to be an expert in CPFR and will help Kidde Global Solutions meet customer demand, minimize stockouts, and maximize sales opportunities.
This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office /2 days at home) in Atlanta GA 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:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key Home Improvement retail partner to facilitate effective collaboration and communication.
- Analyze sales and inventory data to identify trends, forecast demand, and develop replenishment strategies.
- 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.
- Create and manage accurate demand forecasts and replenishment plans to ensure optimal inventory levels.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of retail accounts, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Creation and maintenance of CPFR reports and dashboards to provide insights to internal teams and retail partners.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to align strategies and ensure seamless execution.
- Lead regular meetings with retail partners to review performance, discuss upcoming promotions, and address any issues.
- Coordinate with factories to share demand forecasts and ensure timely product availability.
- Utilize advanced analytics tools and techniques to enhance forecasting accuracy and inventory management.
- Develop and implement best practices for CPFR processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on the performance of online retail accounts.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 5 years of experience in collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment (CPRF), demand planning, online retail, or supply chain management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, or business administration.
- Master’s degree.
- Advanced MS Excel.
- Proficiency in forecasting and inventory management software/tools.
- Financial acumen.
- Proven track record of successfully managing relationships with online retail partners and driving collaborative efforts.
- Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, systems, and data analytics.
- Comprehension of supply chain and merchandising processes, distribution, transportation, and supplier manufacturing principles.
- Analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
- Ability to quickly retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret 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.
- Interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Self-starter and contributor.
- English written and verbal communication skills.
