Supply Chain Analyst II

YOU:Act as if the universe is rigged in your favorSee new responsibilities as opportunitiesAre happiest when busyFigure out how to fix it, not who's to blameSee mistakes as opportunities to learn and growEnjoy spreading joyWE:Care more about attitude and work ethic than your experienceLove to promote from withinHave dynamic and interesting coworkers and customersHave faith in people's potentialMake friends at workTake pride in all of our 5 star reviewsThe Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for following up on Supply Chain related issues with vendors and promotional planning. This position is located in-office 5 days a week at our Central Store Support office (Rockville, MD)Product Availability: forecast, order and maintain safety stock, providing optimal availability in the warehouse and stores. Collaborate with vendors and distributors to ensure products are available for store orders. Promotions: forecast key promotional items and follow up on supplier issues. Reporting and Analysis: Maintain, create, and add insight to reports. Analyze data to influence decision making and escalation of topics. Complete ad hoc reporting as necessary to investigate various issues with ordering or vendor performance. Compliance: Follow up with vendors on metrics and influence vendors to improve performance. Collaboration: Collaborate with various teams, developing new tools and SOPs to increase ordering efficiency and reliability. Work with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues related to ordering and vendor performance. Work with vendors on new item forecasts, discontinuations, and other item changes. Communication: Serve as the main point of contact for stores on supply chain topics, including recalls. Projects: Participate as needed in other department tasks and projects as directed (for example, New Store Opening). Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent2-3 years previous buying/planning experience, especially in the grocery industry3+ years' experience in field or careerProficiency and comfortability working with procurement and reporting software (ex. Catapult)Excellent attention to detail, especially with data, reporting, and forecastingBroad understanding of business issues, metrics, organizational linkages, and operational impactSavvy analytical skills, including ability to easily manipulate dataAbility to prioritize tasks that change frequently and manage unexpected demands while maintaining strong follow throughStrong communication skills (written, verbal, presentations) with multiple stakeholdersAbility to influence vendors and hold them accountableExperience in a fast-paced work environmentThe salary range for this position is $72k - $83k.We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including job-related skills, experience, qualifications and competencies. We also offer a full range of benefits including:Paid Time OffPaid Pregnancy and Child Bonding Leave30% employee discountexceptional medical, dental, and vision plans401k with company matchingand more!MOM's participates in E-Verify (for more information, click here: E-verify Participation and Right to Work).