Suggested Ordering Manager

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** essential functions:
** ensures accuracy of the pdi sa suggested ordering tool and store orders by ensuring the correct pogs and skus are actively assigned to each store in the tool. Creates surveys and maintains these surveys for the collection of site pog attributes. Creates import spreadsheets to load the updated pog/store layouts when changes occur. Learn and train the usage of the pdi focal point reporting system to help support the operations and marketing departments.

Analyzes site by site information pertaining to the accuracy of the sets assigned. Trains the operations and marketing team on how to use the sa suggested order tool for ordering, scan audits and sales forecast event adjustments (event forecasts). Trains end users on how to trouble shoot ordering issues. Investigates site day on hand (safety stock) issues and makes recommendations of change to better facilitate the goal of being in stock with the correct quantity of product at the correct time.

Maintains delivery schedules in the tool for wholesaler, and dsd suppliers for each site. Maintains scan audit calendar and reports on compliance. Provides support on how to optimize scan audit process to help make it easier at store level. Maintains pdi alerts & notifications settings in the tool for operations involving scan audits, order creation, on hand anomalies (zero on hand, negative on hand), suggested ordering compliance reporting and days on hand inventory.

Supports operations and marketing for any non pdi suggested ordering tool systems. Systems like the circle k smart handheld. Supports operations and marketing for wholesaler reclamation events to ensure proper procedures are followed for changes to the suggested ordering tool. Coordinates the implementation of new items the company will sell as well as the removing of old/discontinued items from the system.

Maintains pog changes, pog order ability settings and pboe setup with price book. Research price book issues involving the suggested order tool. Works well with all levels of the company including site managers, district managers, and rdo’s to make the automated ordering system work to its maximum efficiency. Supports scan audit compliance for accurate hand inventory amounts. Creates and maintains sales forecast events from input from operations and marketing to help maximize sales for these events.

Sales forecast events are holidays, local events, and/or promotions. Work with the senior director of replenishment and distribution along with pdi to make enhancements for the suggested ordering tool and focal point report creation. Looks for opportunities to improve the process, performance, and accuracy of all pdi sa suggested ordering tool related activities. Works with business unit and other suggested ordering managers to expand sa suggested ordering tool usage for food service, supplies, and dsd categories.

Reviews overall and by category days on hand reporting to help optimize working capital inventory. The sa suggested ordering manager is the expert for the bu in this core area. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Supports operations and marketing for wholesaler return events to ensure proper procedures are followed for changes to the suggested ordering tool.

Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reading professional publications; establishing personal networks; or participating in professional societies. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing determined financial and key result area targets pursuant to company plan guidelines.
** qualifications
* * bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.  Other combinations of job-related experience and education that meet the requirements may be substituted. Five to seven years of experience or more preferred; including a minimum of three years of management responsibility. Must be able to travel locally as needed. Must possess a…