Central Market, Inventory Analyst I - HEB

Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

H-E-B Supply Chain Partners innovate and execute processes to optimize source-to-shelf operations, managing $800 million in Distribution Center inventory, 11.9 million square feet in warehousing, and the 91.8% of our Store-sold items that move through our supply chain.

As a Central Market Inventory Analyst I, you'll ensure assigned vendor / SKU monitoring to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and meet sales, turn, and inventory and service level objectives.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE... negotiating skills?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS... analytical abilities to apply to inventory management?
PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to track / expedite inventory movement to ensure we meet service and inventory level goals?

We are looking for:
- 2 years of analytics-related experience

What is the work?
Inventory Management / Analytics:
- Independently manages a moderately complex category or group of categories with limited supervision
- Builds on product knowledge on items being supported and understanding of Merchant role
- Teams with Merchants and business planners to help maximize sales, service levels, inventory, and turn objectives
- Monitors event sales with business planners to determine actions to optimize sales and turn while reducing overstocks
- Maintains appropriate inventory levels to support ad campaigns and seasonal promotions
- Communicates warehouse / vendor product issues through impacted teams (e.g., Warehouse, Transportation, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Shelf Edge, Retail)
- Tracks / expedites / maintains open inventory requests (purchase orders / Store Replenishment System)
- Addresses inventory residuals determined by Merchants, business planners, and business rules
- Identifies / analyzes / addresses or escalates vendor performance issues
- Teams with Merchants, business planners to identify appropriate historical information and necessary inventory levels by assigned location
- Builds on / maintains positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers to facilitate timely, accurate inventory delivery
- Analyzes root causes of issues affecting service and inventory; works with business partners to resolve
- Updates / improves forecasting using exception management tools, all available systems, information, and reporting

- Investigates SRS issues and resolves with SIMS, BDM, BDA teams

- Collects, analyzes, and recaps DSD supplier inventory levels and OOS issues

- This is a work from office position with flexible WFO options as needed

- Facilities store EOM surveys, recaps, and provides recaps to suppliers and BDM’s

- Requires interaction and communication with store leadership teams- GM’s, Directors, Managers

- Manages tools and reports for OOS at the short level- including use of PSA, UOH and SRS data

Administration:
- Collaborates with appropriate groups to successfully execute various product transitions (e.g., new items, discontinued items, item distribution, category refreshes, seasonal purchases)
- Executes new vendor set up in appropriate H-E-B systems
- Executes timely placement of inventory requests (purchase orders, Store Replenishment System)
- Tracks / expedites inventory movement to meet stated timelines and achieve service and inventory level goals
- Identifies / resolves simple issues; escalates as needed
- Follows up on product transition / addition information received

- Investigates and resolves DSD and HEB WH OOS issues and communicate solutions to BDM’s and store teams

What is your background?
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 2+ years of experience related to Forecast & Replenishment or Supply Chain
- 2+ years of experience in analytics

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an F&R Inventory Analyst at H-E-B?
- Working understanding of inventory management and analysis systems
- Strong information gathering skills
- Strong organization skills; attention to detail
- Intermediate analytical skills
- Intermediate verbal / written communication skills
- Strong MS Office, H-E-B systems (OMI, BI, JDA, XNET, DSD, CMIS, sign / tags) skills
- Negotiating skills
- Ability to build collaborative relationships
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects / tasks

Can you...
- Function in a fast paced, retail, office environment
- Periodic travel by car or plane with overnight stays
- Work extended hours and a rotating on-call schedule; sit for extended periods