Job description
Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders.
If you enjoy a fast-paced, high energy and seasonal manufacturing environment, then you will fit in well with our Business Development Team (BDT) as a Senior Supply Chain Analyst at Scotts Miracle-Gro. On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for the strategic implementation of best practice demand fulfillment strategies while directly supporting business-critical initiatives. This position is located in an office environment, but a remote/hybrid arrangement will be considered.
This will be a remote role supporting Home Depot - there will be some travel to our headquarters in Marysville, OH and Home Depot headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
In this role you will focus on:
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Retail inventory analysis: Conduct regional and market level time-supply analysis to identify opportunities for proactive inventory replenishment and promotional event readiness.
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Collaborate with the BDT Sales team, BDT Finance, and Demand Planning to execute inventory and production strategies that drive key metrics including point of sale, GMROI, margin dollars, margin % and inventory turns.
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Partner with the Inventory, Planning and Replenishment team at our largest retail customer to align on purchase order flow strategies and retail inventory targets.
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Provide detailed insight and root cause analysis into key customer metrics such as in-stock, on-time shipment, and fill rate requirements.
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Analyze historical point-of-sale data to identify sku level variances to the current forecast and make recommendations to correct.
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New item tracking/planning: Track new item set up, retailer stocking matrix, and SAP CMIR set up, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted in a timely fashion for new and existing products.
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Develop internal and external collaborative relationships to gain a deep understanding of key business drivers.
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Ownership of category analysis to support current and future programs related to promotional activity and off shelf product placement.
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Key decision lead for order fulfillment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective action.
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Participate in weekly collaboration meetings with our Business Development Team and customer Merchandising teams.
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Collaborate with the Transportation and Distribution teams, providing weekly projected origin/destination volume associated with the shipment forecast.
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Provide direction to the Orders to Cash team to resolve data quality errors from received purchase orders. Partner with the customer’s Inventory, Planning, and Replenishment team to ensure data alignment.
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Contribute to pre-season inventory load-in order development, aligning quantities and projections with our customer supply chain team.
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Analyze and develop supplemental customer purchase order recommendations to maintain optimal retail inventory levels.
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Drive continuous improvement by working with internal and external contacts as needed to resolve recurring issues.
The perfect person will have:
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Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration or other applicable fields.
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2-5 years minimum business experience in a Supply Chain role. Demand Planning, Finance, Fulfillment Planning, Sales Execution, or Replenishment Planning within a manufacturing CPG environment is preferred.
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Demonstrated knowledge of Inventory Management, Distribution, or other Supply Chain concentrations.
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Familiarity with retail environments, manufacturing CPG companies, or distribution networks.
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Strong analytical and statistical skills.
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Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system preferred
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Must have advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
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Experience with data manipulation/correction & analysis.
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Experience/familiarity with Power Query, Power Pivot, VBA, DAX or M.
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Able to work effectively cross-functionally across multiple levels and stakeholders.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Passionate and detailed in task execution.
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Ability to be flexible and open to change.
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Ability to accept category ownership and accountability.
Here at ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…
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Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
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We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
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We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
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Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans’ Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
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Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.
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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.
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Notification to Agencies:
Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.
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