American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Replenishment Manager residing in Northwest Arkansas working remotely. This position will report to the VP- Sales Mass - Clubs. 

The Sr. Replenishment Manager is responsible for ensuring optimal product availability by managing orders, inventory, and forecasts while coordinating with internal teams and external partners. This role requires complete ownership of replenishment activities, initiative in problem-solving, identifying risks and opportunities, and making proactive forecast and order recommendations.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management and Replenishment:

• Own relationship with replenishment and transportation teams at assigned retailer(s)

• Continuous GRS order vs. Forecast vs. Sales tracking and escalation

• Monitoring inventory levels to ensure products are stocked appropriately to meet demand.

• Forecasting future inventory needs based on historical sales data, promotional activities, and seasonal trends.

• Collaborating with operations teams to coordinate timely replenishment of stock.

• Optimizing inventory turnover and minimizing out-of-stock situations.

• Proactively work with both internal and external team to build inventory for key promotional time frames

• Monitor OTIF and provide regular updates with back up data to retailer partners

Demand Planning:

• Collaborating with sales, marketing, and product teams to forecast demand for various products.

• Maintain demand planning models to anticipate future sales volumes.

• Assist in adjusting forecasts based on market trends, promotions, and other factors influencing consumer behavior.

Process Improvement:

• Identifying areas for process improvement within replenishment functions.

• Ensure compliance with retailer guidelines and regulations, and proactively mitigate risks related to inventory management and replenishment.

• Continuously monitoring performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of process improvements.

• Think creatively and strategically to resolve issues before they impact performance.

Reporting & Analytics

• Pull and analyze Nova reports for Walmart and Sam’s Club in Power BI.

• Prepare and deliver weekly order recaps (need vs. actual) and in stock tracker reports.

• Lead weekly production call meetings and provide updates on presentation quantities.

• Manage and present OTIF reports (monthly external and weekly internal).

• Maintain Power BI open order reports and submit cancellations as needed.

• Deliver GDR Forecast vs. Sales slides and analysis.

Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree

• 3-5 years’ experience with a CPG, 3rd party Representative, Walmart/Sam’s Club

• Advanced analytical skills and computer software proficiency (Excel, Power BI, Tableau)

• Proven record of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve results.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated track record of using data-driven insights to improve supply chain performance.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines with attention to detail.

If you are interested in joining the?American Plastics?team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. ?We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation. 

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If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you.  We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401k, and paid vacation.