Can you even fathom how badly I'd screw up this job?
I'm not good at detail stuff. I especially hate details that are really boring. Supply chain management sounds boring. I'm not even certain what it is. I just know it sounds boring. More boring than almost anything I can even comprehend. God bless supply chain managers. I know they get my shampoo to Target for me, and I appreciate that. Never the less, I would screw this job up so bad I might take Walmart down(not a bad idea...) Here is the first installment of "Worse Job On The Planet for AP." I'm going to explore all my ideas for re-occuring pieces on this blog, to guage audience response. Please post your suggestions to "A Solicitation for input" to give me insight on what you'd like to read about. As always...enjoy.
Worse Job On The Planet for Ap #1:
The Meijer Collaborative Planning, Forecast and Replenishment (CPFR) Analyst manages and analyzes the entire replenishment process for the Meijer account and is responsible for the CP shipment forecast (rolling 18 months) generation and management. This position will serve as the source of communication regarding all turn and promoted volume to Forecasting, Specialty Packaging, Customer Service and Supply Chain areas. The Meijer CPFR Analyst will utilize CP’s customer data tool (DME) to analyze promotional performance, new item execution and identify in-stock opportunities. The Meijer CPFR Analyst will operate within the Meijer replenishment group and utilize Meijer systems and processes in order to manage all CP inventory at Meijer DCs and stores to include: forecasting, receipt flow and planning, and promotional allocation to the stores. The CPFR Analyst establishes multi-level relationships with individuals in varied supply chain disciplines within Meijer as well as internally within the multi-functional selling team in order to ensure maximum effectiveness of forecasting and inventory management initiatives. The Meijer CPFR Analyst will utilize and analyze data from varied sources (Meijer POS data from DME, Meijer forecasting data and key internal Colgate information) to accurately forecast future demand. This position will serve as a liaison between the Multi-Functional Selling Team and Customer Service/Logistics to assure desired alignment, communication and drive flawless execution. The Meijer CPFR Analyst will also assist in identifying compliance opportunities within Meijer in order to promote overall supply chain efficiencies and have direct interface with the customer. Specific responsibilities include:
- Utilize/analyze Customer Data (via DME) to identify in-stock opportunities; analyze promotional performance and new item execution. Work within Meijer replenishment team and systems to implement improvements. Track progress through internal and external key performance indicators.
- Collaborate and negotiate on volume projections based upon sales calendar, new item introductions, in-stock objectives and presentation levels
- Successfully manage Colgate inventory at Meijer DCs and Stores to Meijer expectations through accurate store level forecasting and replenishment utilizing Meijer systems
- Utilize/validate Customer Data (POS and Meijer Forecast) in development of CP shipment forecast
Responsibility for new product execution with store level in-stock reporting
Monitor and track sell-through performance to provide information to supply chain and commercial team.
Serve as liaison between MFST and Customer Service to assure strong execution of the order fulfillment process.
Facilitate the development and implementation of customer continuous improvement initiatives; promoting innovation and win-win situations.
Work with Customer Alliance Team to help to identify and evaluate service improvement and logistic efficiency opportunities with Target.
Provide knowledge of best practices and CP Logistics capabilities a part of a cross-functional team.
January 14, 2007 at 6:36 PM
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