Business Analyst, Perishable
Robesonia, PA - USA
Job Summary
Position Overview
The Business Analyst Perishables will leverage data and insights to build analyses of perishable inventory to forecast inventory that is at risk of expiring its code date and or excess inventory that will not move through the facility before its code date expires. The Business Analyst Perishables will partner with Operations Procurement Merchandising and Commerical teams to identify perishable inventory at risk of expiring its code date and provide recommendations of the best way to move the inventory that delivers the highest value return to the organization. The Business Analyst Perishables will also inspect inbound loads of perishable inventory being received into the facility to ensure inventory meets all safety and USDA requirements. The Business Analyst Perishables will be responsible for making spot audits and inspections of perishable inventory within the facility to ensure inventory is moving in and out of the facility to ensure inventory does not expire its code date.Job Description
- Analyzes data and insights to project excess perishable inventory and or inventory at risk of expiring its code date. Partner with Procurement and Merchandising teams to develop promotional selling programs and costs to move inventory out of facilities before its code date expires.
- Advises and makes recommendations to the Commercial team on the best avenue to move perishable inventory at risk of expiring its code dates that would provide the return of value to the organization.
- Performs inspections and audits of perishable inventory coming into facilities via inbound loads spot audits and inspections of perishable inventory in the warehouse and inspections of perishable inventory returned through the OS&D process.
- Serves as the main point of contact for Operations and ICQA team when perishable inventory is at risk of expiring its code date to be identified within the facility and moved out of the facility.
- Travel Required: Yes
Environment
- Warehouse: Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
Skills
- Ability to operate pallet jack and other required materials handling equipment (MHE). Knowledge of fresh or perishable grocery products inclusive of sourcing USDA regulations shelf life etc. preferred.
- Sound statistical acumen interpretation and analytical ability. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
- Must be able to lift over 60 lbs.
Years Of Experience
- 2-5: 2 years of experience in warehouse environment and or inspection role with primary focus of analyzing inventory trends. Experience in fresh or perishable retail or grocery industry preferred.
Qualifications
High School Diploma - General StudiesShift
1st Shift (United States of America)Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLCAbout Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores C&S now services customers of all sizes supplying more than 7500 independent supermarkets chain stores military bases and institutions with over 100000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
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