Job Abstract

Req ID: 439936 

BASIC PURPOSE: The Replenishment Analyst is responsible for inventory replenishment, analytics, forecasting, and overall inventory optimization in partnership with merchandising and operational teams. This role will contribute to the vision, goal setting, and delivery of current and future reporting, replenishment planning, and adherence to relevant inventory metrics. A core function of this role includes building relationships with Love’s internal support teams, category management team, suppliers, and manufacturers.

      MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

      Replenishment

• Lead and develop initiatives for auto-replenishment and other supply chain needs
• Optimize vendor order/delivery schedules
• Manage allocation and distribution of inventory
• Identify and prevent data integrity challenges related to ordering and receiving
• Manage vendor relationships and engagement with Love’s
• Develop, support, and implement enhancements to Love’s inventory and replenishment processes

       Analysis

• Analyze and create action plans for optimizing inventory levels and forecasting trends
• Ability to understand process flows, identify gaps, and implement improved process efficiency standards
• Provide analytical reporting and suggestions to improve supply chain processes
• Provide analysis, insights, and score-carding of vendor activity

      Supply Chain Technology

• Drive continuous improvements efforts to ensure efficient processes
• Lead enhanced development and implementation of replenishment & inventory applications
• Leverage technology to effectively execute merchandising strategy
• Develop, support, and implement technology enhancements to Love’s inventory and replenishment processes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   

• Education:
  • BA degree or higher in Supply Chain Management or other business-related field and/or 5 years relevant work experience
• Experience:
  • In-depth, hands-on knowledge of retail merchandising systems
  • Knowledge of industry trends, “best practices” and Six Sigma process improvements are preferred 
  • Proven experience with troubleshooting principles, methodologies, and issue resolution techniques
  • Knowledge and usage of retail analytics software and Tableau and/or SQL preferred

      SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills
  • Must thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, specifically Excel
• Typical Physical Demands:
  • Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision
  • Travel required as needed
  • On-call availability

Job Function(s): Corporate 

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets.
• Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.
• TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription service.