For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations.
Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States.
Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil.
Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.
Job Location: ChicagoThis role is based out of our corporate HQ located in downtown Chicago and will be a hybrid in-person/remote role.
Want to make an impact?Reporting to the Manager of Vendor Management Inventory, the VMI Analyst will analyze key data to perform buying functions for customers to meet inventory and service target goals in addition to managing orders in SAP.
This position will work closely with the VMI Manager and cross-functionally with our Supply Chain, Sales Teams, and Customers to ensure best practice procedures are in place to drive improved processes and efficiencies.
Ways you will make a differenceManage trading partner inventory at item/DC level using designated software toolHandle complexity driven by the seasonal and promotional nature of the businessMonitor, analyze and optimize inventory levelsPerform daily data integrity, master database, and routine audits using designated software toolOwn all aspects of managing customer forecasts, researching volatility and performing root cause analysisAnalyze customer historical ordering patterns and understand trends to maintain accurate buying forecastsValidate promotional buy requests and analyze activity to maintain optimal inventory levelsMaintain exceptional partnership with customers to ensure requirements are understood and expectations are metCollaborate with Sales Teams to ensure new and promotional items are ordered and delivered on timeMaintain targeted customer inventory and truckload optimization requirementsGenerate replenishment, promotional and seasonal orders as required to meet service expectationsPerform order management requirements to ensure on time delivery and optimal fill rates using SAPWork cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Sales, Transportation and Distribution teams to achieve optimal serviceOversee customer inventories, monitor customer inventory levels, and analyze promotional activity affects to avoid obsolescenceCollaborate with Transportation and customers to resolve product refusals and returnsPrepare and execute various performance reports using both SAP and the designated software toolSafeguard the confidentiality of company informationEnsure adherence to all company policies and proceduresUnderstand and demonstrate the Company's core valuesPerform other duties as assignedSkills that will make you successfulStrong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skillsGood understanding of business process flow related to retail replenishmentAbility to multi-task and work well under strict deadlinesStrong verbal, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsExperiences that will support your successBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experienceMinimum of 2 years of VMI Analyst, Demand Planner, Replenishment Analyst, CPFR Analyst, or related field experienceExperience working with Demand Planning applications and/or VMI software preferredExperience with other supply chain software packages (IBM/CRP)Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suiteAbility to travelWhat We OfferAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).
Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
CompensationThe salary range for this position is $60,675 to $84,945 annually.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to any protected characteristic.
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