Analyst S&OP + Inventory Mgmt

CKE Restaurants, Inc.; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CKE Restaurants, Inc. in Franklin, TN is seeking a supply chain professional to monitor inventory, produce reports, and support demand forecasting and S&OP processes.

You will coordinate forecasts and product changes with distributors, and help optimize inventory levels across core items and LTOs. Requires a Bachelor’s in Business or Supply Chain (or equivalent), 2–4 years of relevant experience, strong Excel and data skills, and proficiency with PowerBI, Copilot, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Ability to perform Vlookups and Pivot Tables in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Copilot.
• Ability to leverage Microsoft Copilot to optimize tasks and communication.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and report on excess, obsolete, or at-risk inventory.
• Produce and maintain liability reports, trackers and sell-through dashboards.
• Monitor and execute product lifecycle activities and phase-in/phase-out of core, test and LTO products.
• Execute demand forecasting for core items, promotions and LTOs using historical data and inputs from cross-functional teams.
• Prepare reports and data for the monthly S&OP process.
• Coordinate communication of forecasts, promotions, and product changes to distributors.
• Follow up with distributors on requests to ensure effective execution of projects, including tracking POs, auto-shipments, and inventory levels.
• Interpret inventory data and make recommendations to leadership to avoid stockouts and expediated freight.
• Prepare and distribute field memos for product shortages.
• Identify and escalate inventory or supply risks to senior team members.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations to support execution of plans.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

PowerBI

Copilot

Cross-functional communication

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

PowerBI

Copilot

Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot Tables

Microsoft Office

Job description

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• Monitor inventory levels and report on excess, obsolete, or at-risk inventory
• Produce and maintain liability reports, trackers and sell-through dashboards
• Monitor and execute product lifecycle activities and phase-in/phase-out of core, test and LTO products
• Execute demand forecasting for core items, promotions and limited-time offers (LTOs) using historical data and inputs from cross-functional teams
• Prepare reports and data for the monthly S&OP process
• Coordinate communication of forecasts, promotions, and product changes to distributors
• Follow up with distributors on requests to ensure effective execution of projects- including tracking PO’s, monitoring auto-shipments, training shipments, case caps and inventory levels.
• Interpret inventory data and make recommendations to leadership to avoid stock outs, liability, expediated freight and/or missed sales.
• Prepare and distribute field memos for product shortages
• Identify and escalation inventory or supply risks to senior team members
• Partner with Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations to support execution of plans

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to perform Vlookups and Pivot Tables in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Copilot
• Ability to leverage Microsoft Copilot to optimize tasks and communication
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Restaurant Support Center that operates in a fast-paced setting with a high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse
• Travel could be required - 5%

THE COMPANY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO CHANGE OR ASSIGN OTHER DUTIES TO THIS POSITION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May perform any or all of the following duties:

• Monitor inventory levels and report on excess, obsolete, or at-risk inventory
• Produce and maintain liability reports, trackers and sell-through dashboards
• Monitor and execute product lifecycle activities and phase-in/phase-out of core, test and LTO products
• Execute demand forecasting for core items, promotions and limited-time offers (LTOs) using historical data and inputs from cross-functional teams
• Prepare reports and data for the monthly S&OP process
• Coordinate communication of forecasts, promotions, and product changes to distributors
• Monitor departmental KPIs
• Follow up with distributors on requests to ensure effective execution of projects- including tracking PO’s, monitoring auto-shipments, training shipments, case caps and inventory levels.
• Interpret inventory data and make recommendations to leadership to avoid stock outs, liability, expediated freight and/or missed sales.
• Prepare and distribute field memos for product shortages
• Identify and escalation inventory or supply risks to senior team members
• Partner with Supply Chain, Marketing, and Operations to support execution of plans

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to perform Vlookups and Pivot Tables in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, PowerPoint, PowerBI, Copilot
• Ability to leverage Microsoft Copilot to optimize tasks and communication
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Restaurant Support Center that operates in a fast-paced setting with a high volume of activity and a deadline-driven environment. The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in the office every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for extended periods of time, using telephone, typing and/or operating a computer and/or mouse
• Travel could be required - 5%