CPFR Analyst (Collaboration, Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment Analyst)

Company Description

ITW Global Brands specializes in servicing the Auto Aftermarket, selling car care products under the Black Magic®, Blue Coral®, Fast Orange®, Fix-A-Flat®, Genuine Innovations®, Gumout®, No Touch®, Permatex®, Rain-X®, Slime®, and Spray Nine® brands. These brands compete in the wiper blade, engine repair, hand cleaner, appearance, cleaners & degreasers, tire repair and performance products segments of the Automotive Aftermarket. Many of our brands are #1 in their respective categories.

We’re committed to investing in our people and aim to support our colleagues in their development and long-term career growth with ITW. Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner. We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that makes us better together. The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk. We’re proud of what we do and even more proud of how we do it.

Summary :

The CPFR Analyst will be responsible for the collaboration, forecasting sales and replenishing supply chain inventory for a key aftermarket customer. The day-to-day function will ensure customer Key Performance Indicators (fill-rate, in-stock goals, inventory turns) are achieved and collaborate with the ITWGB Sales/Supply Chain teams and Customer’s Supply Chain teams toward the achievement of both companies annual goals.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for meeting, exceeding, and reporting on customer's supply chain objectives; fill rate, in stocks, service level and turn.
• Resolve supply chain issues affecting order management and the customer's supply chain (inventory availability challenges; EDI 'Electronic Data Interface' accuracy, lead times on purchase orders, full truck requirements)
• Review and adjust forecasts based on trends, promotions, new items and/or additional store counts.
• Recommend and implement replenishment strategies to support promos and items with seasonality.
• Identify, resolve and communicate availability issues in a timely manner.
• Daily/weekly reports include but are not limited to: Sales, Shipments, Inventory levels at DC and stores, provide explanation for any items that are below in-stock goal of 95%
• Meet monthly Key Performance Indicators; Fill rate, In-Stock %, Inventory Turns. Service Levels.
• Create/maintain bi-weekly CPFR report as a working document to track, monitor, and communicate new and ongoing issues. Spearhead online Teams meetings with ITWGB and Customer Supply Chain Teams.
• Provide any ad hoc reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or other related field 
• 2-3 plus years of experience within a corporate Retail/Wholesale company, Planning, Logistics (domestic and import), or Supply Chain (Automotive Aftermarket Channel preferred)
• Experience utilizing forecasting and replenishment (Relex) software to place orders based on forecasts and plan for future event activity or product changes
• Ability to solve multifaceted problems (multiple teams, software interfaces, conflicting objectives)
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning/forecasting skills, time management, self-motivated, and project management skills are required
• Strong interpersonal and business communication skills— both written and verbal
• Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
• Strong knowledge of MS Office products (heavy EXCEL usage).
• JD Edwards, Board, Relex, PowerBI, knowledge a plus

Additional Information

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, hear, reach with hands and arms and regularly required to walk.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.