Sr. Analyst, Customer Supply Chain

Work Location: ​Bentonville​

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The Sr Analyst, Walmart and Sams’s Customer Supply Chain is responsible for collaboration both internally and externally (Walmart and Sam’s) to ensure we optimize the On Shelf Availability to maximize sell through and maximize our On Time and In Full (OTIF) metrics for seasonal and everyday feature management.  

Ways you will make a difference

• Instock and OTIF Execution for Everyday Portfolio: Monitor Instock and OTIF performance at Walmart/Sam’s Club for assigned categories within Ferrara’s portfolio. Work with Walmart/Sam’s Sr. Replenishment Managers, and Distributor partners buying teams, to ensure proper inventory levels across the entire Supply Chain and On Shelf Availability in Stores.  
• Feature Execution:  Responsible for the following critical functions:  creation and review of purchase orders, monitor product move from Ferrara into Walmart/Sam’s distributors (McLane and Core-Mark) and out to Walmart/Sam’s stores, review of sell through to determine need for reorders. Everyday features, in excess of 30+ executions annually.  Significant work with the Ferrara VMI team and Walmart and Sam’s merchants and replenishment teams is required to maximize OTIF and OSA. 
• Seasonal Execution:  Own the execution of the four candy seasons annually.  Collaboration with the following functions is critical.  creation and review of purchase orders, monitor product move from Ferrara into Walmart/Sam’s distributors (McLane and Core-Mark) and out to Walmart and Sam’s stores, review of sell through to determine need for reorders. Significant work with the Ferrara VMI team and Walmart/Sam’s merchants and replenishment teams is required. It is critical inventory is on hand at the store level when the season is set.
• Modular Transitions: Owns the communication of pending new modular additions and deletions to ensure that inventory is produced and ready to ship for “adds’” and that the VMI team manages down the “deletes” to minimize obsolescence.
• Cross-Functional Coordination and Collaboration: This role not only works closely with Ferrara cross-functional teams (supply/demand planning, Vendor-Managed Inventory, manufacturing, distribution and transportation) but also works closely with senior-level Walmart/Sam’s merchants and replenishment teams to maximize sales.
• Voice of the Customer within the Ferrara Supply Chain: The role represents the Rogers-based Ferrara Sales Team in any upcoming logistics or service challenges.
• Analyze Walmart/Sam’s Data:  Utilize Walmart’s Luminate/Scintilla tool to create and download reports to look for opportunities to improve in store in stock levels to with seasonal and other key internal functions to track the progress of production and order flow for each season.  

Skills that will make you successful

• Experience with Retailer Systems (Walmart Retail Link/Scintilla Preferred)
• Experience with an ERP system (SAP ECC or S4 Preferred)
• Working knowledge of data visualization tools (Power BI Preferred)
• Cross functional collaboration
• Strategic Thinking
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Time/Project Management
• Tolerance for Ambiguity
• Verbal/Written Communication 
• Ability to Work Independently

Experiences that will support your success

• 4+ years of experience in replenishment and logistics. CPG or Retail Preferred. 
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• Results driven mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Experience working with large sets of data and helping make data driven decisions. 
• Working knowledge of SAP S4/HANA or similar ERP.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and Office Suite.
• Experience working cross functionally including sales, supply chain (distribution, transportation, demand, supply, deployment), pricing, quality, and other departments. 
• Understanding of and experience working through a distributor network (Preferred).

What We Offer

At 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.