OverviewThe Replenishment Lead is responsible for leading the replenishment strategy and execution, ensuring optimal inventory health and service levels. This role leads a team of Replenishment Analysts and is accountable for inventory planning, replenishment, and performance. The Replenishment Lead will partner closely with cross-functional Supply Chain teams, Commercial, and our Supplier Partners to proactively manage inventory health, mitigate out-of-stocks and excess inventory, improve execution, and drive continuous process improvements.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.Primary Responsibilities- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Replenishment Analysts, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Own inventory health and end-to-end supply chain logistics execution by proactively optimizing inventory levels, service, and replenishment performance.
- Proactively identify and mitigate out-of-stock risks through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
- Monitor key inventory and replenishment metrics, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
- Partner closely internal Supply Chain teams, Commercial and our Supplier Partners to align strategies and actions with business objectives.
- Build strong relationships with supplier partners to improve replenishment execution, inventory visibility, and service levels.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that simplify, standardize, and enhance replenishment processes and workflows.
- Coordinate and manage new product introduction and special projects, from a replenishment and execution perspective.
- Provide training and mentoring, through data-driven insights and best practices, to team members and peers.
- Collaborate with management regarding team performance and current issues
- Monitor, create, and analyze day-to-day creation of purchase orders using a various replenishment & purchase order system to effectively flow inventory to warehouses
- Ensure optimal inventory levels in the market to avoid out of stocks, mitigating them proactively where they do occur, and preventing excess inventory builds.
- Own and continuously improve Available-to-Promise (ATP) supplier programs to improve inventory accuracy and health.
- Drive root cause analysis for inventory challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
- Communicate inventory risks, opportunities, and performance insights to leadership through regular reporting and business reviews.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Progressive supply chain experience with significant exposure to replenishment, inventory planning, and logistics execution.
- Experience with continuous improvement, advanced supply chain tools, analytics platforms, ERP systems and complex data
- Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain synchronization and processes
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive transformation, including change management and adoption.
- Strong organization, multi-tasking and time management skills
- Exceptional customer service and written/verbal communication skills
Physical Demands- Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
- Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
- May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 15lbs
