Manager Replenishment

Overview

The Manager of Replenishment has a key leadership role within the supply chain organization. This role will have up to 5 Replenishment Specialists as direct reports. These positions are responsible for ensuring there is enough product flowing through our Supply Chain - Vendor to Store to drive key KPI measures (Fill-Rate, Turn, Instocks & Dwell). The Manager of Replenishment along with the Sr. Demand Planner and Sr. Manager play a key role with the Category Management and Merchandise Planning teams to ensure all goals are being achieved including Sales, Margin, Inventory and Supply Chain Cost. They will work closely with the Demand Planners to ensure all future forecasts are within acceptable tolerances for accuracy. They will lead the Replenishment Specialists to ensure a timely flow of goods so we can deliver an exceptional experience for our customers through in-stock positions and the freshest product available. They will also partner closely with the internal partners (DC, Inbound logistics, Vendor Collaboration) and our external vendor partners to ensure efficiencies and innovation in managing our supply chain cost while achieving our goal of Freshness First.

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Leading a team Replenishment Specialists to achieve sales, margin, fill-rate, dwell, shrink and turn goals.’
• Direct partnership with Category Managers, Category Directors, and Merchandise Planning to ensure all forecasts align to meet goals with a focus on the future
• Partners with Category Manager and Vendor Collaboration to work with vendors who are failing to meet on-time and fill-rate expectations
• Works directly with the Replenishment Operations team to drive on-going efficiencies in tools, process and training based on feedback from the team
• Active participant in leadership meetings calling out opportunities to achieve goal
• Ability to communicate complex technical and non-technical opportunities clearly and concisely
• Develop, coach and mentor the team for professional development and career growth
• Key leadership contributor to drive corporate values of caring, owning it, and our love for being different
• Ability to travel to stores, distribution centers and trade shows.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a minimum of (5-7) years of experience in replenishment, inventory management, planning and allocation, buying; or an acceptable combination of education and experienc
• Ability to successfully manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to supervise personnel effectively
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Sense of urgecy with the ability to prioritize
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a normal office environment either in the Store Support Office or remotely
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement
• Travel to/from meetings and to various locations
  
  
  

2018

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.