Vendor Management Inventory Analyst - Jacksonville, FL Market

Description: At Dietz & Watson, our employees' talent and dedication to world-class sales and customer service are key contributors to our success. You will find that our company's energetic environment and fast-paced work ethic are vital pieces that continue the growth and development of Dietz & Watson. We are looking for these talented and dedicated individuals to join our family. The VMI analyst will work directly with the D&W sales team and the buying teams at Winn Dixie and C&S, providing sales support via management of warehouse inventory and demand planning. This position will be on a hybrid schedule, requiring on-site presence at Winn Dixie HQ in the Jacksonville, FL market 2-3 days per week RESPONSIBILITIESDaily management of warehouse inventory dating including identification of excess, close dated, or promotional inventory not on track to move through by last ship date Be available for daily window ~12:45PM-1:45PM EST to review store orders for demand tracking, allocating inventory, etc. Responsible for weekend coverage or preworking pallet on Fridays; Demand Planning coverage for Sundays only available if requested & approved Promotional forecasting and weekly data entry of bookings Reference historical data from multiple databases and systems (external and internal to WD) to generate accurate forecasts and bookings Review current ad performance to adjust future ad bookings to avoid gaps or leftover ad inventory Daily collaboration with C&S Warehouse partner & retailer Winn Dixie Collaborate daily with C&S to adjust POs as needed to keep demand as close as possible without gaps or excess; weekly call to review reporting, ad concerns, or other callouts Biweekly calls with greater WD Demand Planning and C&S teams for service level callouts Communicate with suppliers for any supply issues or impacts Attend Demand Planning call every other Thursday to bubble up any specific concerns or receive business critical callouts Assist D&W sales departmental members as necessary All other related duties as assigned Minimum Requirements COMPETENCIESSelf starter and driven to deliver strong results Skillfully persuades others to support important initiatives and acts in the best interests of the company Communicates a deep understanding of the business to our customers and upper management Continuously evaluates customer's best interests and develops solutions that exceed expectations Anticipates business opportunities and challenges and drives long-term strategies while maintaining a focus on shorter-term objectives Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across multiple departments throughout the company SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSBA/BS Degree required and at least 3-5 years of past successful inventory management, demand planning/forecasting experience or related analyst job experience STRONG Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Expert level Excel with pivot tables and V Look Up. Strong organized data analysis skills with ability to interpret and communicate trends Knowledge in internal inventory systems preferred; syndicated data tools a plus CPG industry experience strongly preferred Direct customer presentation experience preferred Proven success managing multiple objectives and priorities in a fast paced environment Ability to apply sound business principles and practices to projects Strong communication, priority setting, and time management skills Attention to detail a must Hybrid working schedule to be inside Winn Dixie HQ at least 2-3 days per week; additional internal travel up to 10-15% Employment Benefits & Incentives Compensation range $55-$65k annually + 10% bonus structure based on key metric achievements Weekly payroll via Direct Deposit Monthly Car Allowance/ Expenses Reimbursement on Select Travel Benefits package including: Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx/Disability/401K