Replenishment Manager

McLane is one of the largest and most stable supply chain services leaders in the United States. We've been at the forefront of delivering retail and restaurant solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants for over 125 years. Our vision is to be an agile, innovative, and unified supply chain partner that delivers a superior customer experience, improves the lives of our teammates and community, and produces best-in-class returns.

Responsible for asset management and protection of customer service level for all McLane Grocery divisions for specific category or categories. Also responsible for defining recommendations and direction related to inventory and service level while promoting company and department initiatives.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 15% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Essential Job Functions/Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage and report on key performance indicators including turn inventory, inbound fill rate, outbound service level and aged inventory.
• Effectively manage a replenishment team responsible for purchasing inventory while maintaining key performance metrics including in-stock levels, sales compliance, inventory levels, inter-division transfer activity, slow moving inventory, and aged inventory.
• Analyze, develop, implement, and monitor season strategies in collaboration with appropriate replenishment and sales teammates.
• Manage inventory levels and flow of purchase orders to optimize receiving, storage, picking, and loading operations.
• Work closely with and communicate well with suppliers, brokers, customers, and McLane Grocery divisions, to include customer service, sales, accounting, and operations.
• Support, train and mentor Buyers and Sr Buyers.
• Manage and support company and department initiatives.
• Perform duties as operational sponsor for assigned divisions.
• Build meaningful relationships with suppliers to better provide a superior customer experience and further company goals.
• Report on service issues (investigate and report on service challenges including corrective actions)
• Work cohesively with department trainer to ensure consistency of process and training that allows for efficient purchasing.
• Oversee prioritization of supply when needed and provide guidance of resolution of escalations.
• Assist team in aligning VMI activities appropriately with department goals and strategies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree in Business or related major.
• Knowledge of McLane merchandising systems, online or demand reports.
• Experience with PC data base and word processing programs.
• Procurement knowledge and experience required.
• Possess complete P&L understanding and comprehension.
• Retail experience and/or understanding.
• Strong leadership/coaching skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, organizational skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Working Conditions:

• Office environment.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.