Retail Sales & Replenishment Analyst

COMFORT FOR THE WORLD We believe in good sleep as a necessity. When people sleep well, they are healthier, smarter, stronger. As a leading industry expert, the focus of Sinomax is to provide millions of comfort solutions to people around the world. Sinomax carries an unwavering determination to deliver products that dramatically enhance comfort and well-being through the production, supply, and distribution of our quality sleep and comfort products. In doing so, we help to make the world a better place. We are seeking a new team player to fill our Retail Sales & Replenishment Analyst position! Position Summary: The primary responsibility for this role is to utilize analytics to support sales in conjunction with the Walmart National Account Manager. Position Description: Create data driven sales strategies pre- and post-sale in partnership with the sales executive. These will include but not be limited to:Identify and analyze retail sales trends at the item level. Use data to project sales, determine profitability and targets.Maintain and create standard retail sales reporting via Luminate and internal systems.Identify key marketplace factors that impact demand and sales, providing recommendations for solutions.Support preparation of presentations when needed for sales meetings.You will be expected to develop a strong working knowledge of reporting systems and demonstrate the ability to transform data into actionable insight-based selling stories via Excel and PowerPoint presentations.Standard replenishment, forecasting, and planning duties to include but not limited to:Create and maintain standard supply chain reporting via Luminate (i.e., Weeks of Supply, In-stocks, DC Outs, etc.).Manage corrective actions for supply chain (i.e. Inventory levels, lead times, In-stock %’s, DC outs, Shortages, Root Cause etc.)Work with internal factory team to create and manage seasonal pipeline supply strategies to ensure adequate forecasting and planning to maintain in-house inventory and safety stock levels for promotional orders, replenishment orders, and ensure processing in a timely manner.Manage new item launches and item transitions with Walmart Replenishment and Planning teams.Understand Walmart ordering and shipping patterns and utilize the information to build effective forecasts.Create store level order recommendations based on in-stock analysis and lost sales calculations.Work with Walmart transportation team as needed to help maintain smooth and on-time execution to alleviate shipping errors and chargebacks and to maintain OTIF compliance.Set up items utilizing item 360 for both store and dotcom.Ad-hoc reporting and administrative duties as needed to support the Walmart account.Requires 3+ years of experience with progressive responsibility as a Sales or Replenishment Analyst directly for Walmart or for a Walmart supplier.Advanced Retail Link and Luminate experience required.Well Versed with ASPEN and TSCP2.0.Familiar with Walmart Shipping and Routing Guidelines.Knowledge of forecasting and replenishing based on in stock analysis and POS trends.Meaningful experience to drive sales via analytics, creating selling stories for sales executive.Knowledge of SSO creation and submission, including data analytics to drive store lists.Experience with additional facets such as lead time audits, item creation, monitoring the Walmart scorecard, PO extensions and cancellations, and general Walmart business processes.Proficient in Microsoft Office (excel, word and PowerPoint); experience working with three dimensional spreadsheets and complex formulas in Excel, particular V-lookups and Pivot tables.Must have an excellent customer service focus. Adaptable to change, ability to focus on daily basis.Excellent communication and relationship skills.Exceptional time management skills, ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with overlapping goals and objectives with attention to detail. Physical Requirements: Ability to maintain focus while working in a remote environment.Must be able to interpret visual information and communicate effectively by phone, email, and face-to-face interaction. Education Experience/Certifications: Education: 4-year degree in supply chain, logistics, business, analytics, or equivalent experienceYears of Experience: 3+ years, preferred. Additional Information: Languages Spoken: English required.Any Necessary Accommodations: All reasonable accommodation will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr