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Fleet Farm · 1 day ago

Vendor Analyst

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Fleet Farm is a dynamic and growing company with a strong Midwest footprint. They are seeking a Vendor Analyst to act as the critical link between suppliers, merchants, and inventory systems, focusing on planning, ordering, and tracking inventory to ensure product availability.

E-Commerce

Responsibilities

Partner with Suppliers & Merchants: Build strong relationships and align on financial plans, forecasts, and strategic goals

Forecast & Plan Inventory: Develop and maintain monthly SKU-level forecasts that align with business goals and demand trends

Drive In-Store Excellence: Analyze sales and inventory data to improve product availability, reduce excess stock, and boost service levels

Optimize Assortments: Recommend SKU and category-level changes based on performance, customer demand, and regional trends

Manage Product Lifecycles: Support margin improvement by managing seasonal, promotional, and discontinued products

Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency: Identify cost-saving opportunities in transportation, order cycles, and flow paths

Own the Order Process: Create and manage purchase orders from supplier to distribution center to stores

Deliver Insights: Communicate sales, inventory, and service KPIs by SKU and store to suppliers and internal stakeholders

Support Allocations: Execute store transfers and allocations to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time

Hit the Numbers: Achieve key performance metrics defined by executive leadership

Act with Integrity: Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data with the utmost discretion

Qualification

Analytical skillsDemand planningInventory managementForecasting toolsExcel proficiencyProactive mindsetCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsAttention to detail