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The Senior Replenishment Cross-Functional Process Analyst sits in the Replenishment Organization, under the Replenishment Excellence (RE) Strategy & Change sub-team. This role is assigned to one Region (or Assigned Business Unit(s)). The Senior Replenishment Cross-Functional Process Analyst works closely with both Cross-Functional Champions and Area Presidents to create implementation plans for simplified cross-functional processes (i.e., Demand Signals, E&O, Supply Distributions, Forward Buying, Customer Transitions and LTOs). Cross-functional program scope will scale as needed.
The Senior Replenishment Cross-Functional Process Analyst is responsible for tracking success metrics and reporting those metrics to Cross-Functional Champions and US Foods executives. Prioritizes and proposes changes to simplify processes in response to data and feedback in the Region (or Assigned Business Unit(s)). Identifies and supports low performing Areas. Maintains continuous improvement log of simplification opportunities. Serves as conduit between Area stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and Cross-Functional Champions to tailor and improve processes for the Region (or Assigned Business Unit(s)).
Flexible Work Policy: The Sr Replenishment Cross-Functional Process Analyst position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite (only 2 days per month) and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Cross-Functional Process Improvement
Work with Cross-Functional Champions and Area Presidents to support cross-functional process simplification within the Region (or Assigned Business Unit(s)):
Regional process support: Align with Cross-Functional Champions and Area Presidents on Region-level and Area-level implementation of simplified processes; support cascade and rollout of simplification opportunities.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate cross-functionally with Vendor & Category Management on new and existing initiatives and drive value-added results.Feedback collection & analysis: Develop perspective on views of key functional stakeholders for simplified cross-functional processes through interviews, written feedback collection through surveys and quantitative analysis. Identify low-performing Areas based on feedback and key performance metrics to provide support.Prioritization: Coordinate cross-functional process improvement across Region (or Assigned Business Unit(s)) with other Senior Replenishment Cross-Functional Process Analysts & create perspective on prioritization of opportunities for implementation.Implementation: Draft, iterate, and finalize implementation plans for improvement opportunities. Coordinate sequencing across Region (or Assigned Business Unit(s)) with other Senior Replenishment Cross-Functional Process Analysts.Continuous improvement: Keep close pulse to cross-functional process execution in Region/Areas in scope and further refine. Align suggested process improvements with key replenishment and other functional stakeholders (e.g., Merchandising, Sales, etc.).
Executive Communication
Drive quality outputs in coordination with Replenishment, Area Leadership, and cross-functional champions for assigned Region (or Assigned Business Unit(s)):
Executive communication: Prepare messaging for senior US Foods leaders (e.g., CTO, Cross-Functional Champions, etc.) on all simplified cross-functional processes within the Region (or Assigned Business Unit(s)).
Data Management
Own Region-level or Company-level KPI data tracking for simplified cross-functional processes:
Data management: Utilize SQL to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets and review key performance metrics per process to measure cross-functional program performance. Maintain continuous improvements log to prioritize and propose changes. Update data requests in a timely and accurate manner.Analytics support: Develop SQL queries to provide analytical support on ad-hoc needs (e.g., key performance updates) impacting simplified processes. Analyze quarterly survey results.Continuous improvement of data processes: Standardize processes for driving efficient cross-functional data management and maintenance (e.g., process, data templates, regular data audits, etc.).
RELATIONSHIPS
The Senior Replenishment Cross-Functional Process Analyst sits within the Replenishment Excellence function but is essential to the cross-functional processes for Replenishment, impacting other functions such as Sales, Merchandising, and Logistics. Given its cross-functional nature, the role requires building and maintaining communications with multiple stakeholders within the company:
Replenishment related functions in Areas (e.g., AVPMM, AVPLS, AVPNS, AVPO)Cross-Functional Champions (i.e., mandates for Senior Replenishment Leaders)Regional & Area Replenishment Leadership (e.g., ADR, SDRR)Executive & Senior Replenishment Leadership (e.g., CTO, SVP of Replenishment, VP Replenishment, etc.)Transformation Office
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
3 years of Replenishment experience using data analytics to drive recommendationsExperience with cross-functional processes including Demand Signals, E&O, Supply Distributions, Forward Buying, Customer Transitions, and LTOHigh proficiency in data analysis & visualization tools (i.e., Excel, Sigma, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)High proficiency in SQLStrong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally and draw linkages to businessHigh attention to detail, strong customer orientation, and fact-based decision-makingExecutive-level verbal and written communications skills
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in business, statistics, analytics, supply chain, engineering or similar functions or equivalent military and/or professional experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of USF business operationsExperience with Snowflake
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