Cracker Barrel · 2 months ago
Allocation Analyst
305 Hartmann Drive, Lebanon, Tennessee 37087-2519
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCracker Barrel is a well-established company known for its warm atmosphere and delicious food. They are seeking an Allocation Analyst to develop sales forecasts, conduct demand forecast analysis, and optimize inventory management strategies for various departments.
GiftRestaurants
Responsibilities
Develop sales forecasts and conduct demand forecast analysis for assigned group of departments
Deliver insights regarding seasonality trends to optimize sales opportunities, including alignment with buyers and planners on the tracking and execution of inventory plans
Determine optimal inventory position for each SKU, maximizing inventory
Analyze data to make recommendations on increasing/decreasing inventory targets
Establish safety stock targets
Collaborate for support of recommendations
Proactively adjust forecast and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment
Establish, maintain, report, and analyze trends for KPIs for forecast accuracy, demand variability, inventory, and backorder
Optimize inventory flow of merchandise from DC to stores
Monitors purchase order shipping window for timely shipment of goods, acting as the primary contact with existing vendors
Work on department sponsored projects and/or process improvements
Support vendor collaboration (forecast data)
Execute purchase orders to suppliers based inventory needs
Qualification
Required
Develop sales forecasts and conduct demand forecast analysis for assigned group of departments
Deliver insights regarding seasonality trends to optimize sales opportunities, including alignment with buyers and planners on the tracking and execution of inventory plans
Determine optimal inventory position for each SKU, maximizing inventory
Analyze data to make recommendations on increasing/decreasing inventory targets
Establish safety stock targets
Collaborate for support of recommendations
Proactively adjust forecast and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment
Establish, maintain, report, and analyze trends for KPIs for forecast accuracy, demand variability, inventory, and backorder
Optimize inventory flow of merchandise from DC to stores
Monitors purchase order shipping window for timely shipment of goods, acting as the primary contact with existing vendors
Work on department sponsored projects and/or process improvements
Support vendor collaboration (forecast data)
Execute purchase orders to suppliers based inventory needs
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1
Life Insurance and Disability Coverage
Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
Business Resource Groups
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Onboarding, training, and development to help you thrive
Recognition programs and employee events that bring us together
401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days
Employee Stock Purchase Program
35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items
Exclusive Biscuit Perks like discounts on home, travel, cell phones, and more!
Company
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is an American chain of combined restaurant and gift stores with a Southern country theme.
Founded in 1970
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$300M2025-06-10Post Ipo Debt· $300M
1981-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Julie Felss Masino
president and ceo
Doug Couvillion
Vice President, Supply Chain & Quality Assurance
Recent News
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