Analyst, Customer Excellence

Analyst, Customer Excellence

Apply locations Cincinnati, OH time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R-87385Job Description

This newly created position will be key to the success of the Kroger Supply Chain team by providing the analytics and category support to drive continuous improvement in service OTIF (on time and in full metrics), cost and inventory metrics. The metrics apply to both KHC and Kroger. The position will provide the right candidate with customer supply chain experience supporting one of KHC’s largest warehouse delivered customers, along with working across KHC’s Supply Chain functions (Warehousing, Transportation, Demand Planning, Supply, and Customer Service) and Sales. The position is a customer facing role and will be onsite at KCH’s sales office as well as with Kroger working directly with key contacts from Kroger’s Replenishment Planning and Distribution organization utilizing Kroger systems.Primary Responsibilities (including but not limited to):Manage, review and create vendor purchase orders utilizing Kroger replenishment softwareManage to core KPIs; upstream out of stocks, distribution center days of supply, service level, on time delivery and aged inventory; weighted MAPE, forecast bias, DC inventory levels, and store in stock positionServe as central point of contact to ensure continual connectivity and high levels of execution between Kroger and supplierEnable vendor on-time delivery performance including managing DC inbound capacity and management of PO delivery scheduling utilizing Kroger and supplier supply chain toolsManage master supply chain data within Kroger and supplier systems to ensure truckload optimization and supply chain efficienciesPrimary contact with buyers, category managers, and internal sales contacts to align sales forecast and make necessary adjustments to maximize product availabilityManage the sales-based commodity forecasting at the item/store level in Kroger RDF forecasting systemParticipate in respective category management and joint business planning meetingsDevelop scenario planning for events that outline potential service and out of stock risks based on inventory flow, vendor capabilities, and merchandising plansCreate and manage forecast for new and discontinued items to support shelf resets (KOMPASS)QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Operations Supply Chain Management or related field1-5 years of education and related experience in areas such as production scheduling, inventory management, transportation or supply/operations planningAbility to build strong interpersonal internal and external relationshipsStrong communication (oral, written, presentation)Technical savvy for utilizing analytic tools (SAP, Tableau)Process Management/Improvement mindset requiredProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point)Location(s)

Cincinnati SalesKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact

NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.

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