Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) Analyst

Kidde Global; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidde Global Solutions in Mebane, NC is seeking a CPFR Analyst to support collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment with key retailers and ecommerce partners. You will analyze demand trends, improve forecast accuracy, and maintain replenishment plans to optimize inventory and product availability.

The role requires strong analytical ability, experience in CPFR or e-commerce planning, and proficiency with Excel; familiarity with SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years in CPFR/E-commerce planning or related analytical role.
• Proven ability to forecast and manage replenishment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with retail partners to enable collaboration.
• Monitor KPIs to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Create and manage accurate demand forecasts and replenishment plans.
• Evaluate performance of retail/e-commerce accounts and implement corrective actions.
• Develop CPFR reports and dashboards for internal and partner insights.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and supply chain for alignment.
• Leverage analytics tools to improve forecasting accuracy and inventory management.
• Provide regular performance insights to senior management.
• Lead monthly Demand Review meetings and contribute to SIOP discussions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Blue Yonder

Kinaxis

Job description

Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) Analyst

Location: Mebane, NC

Base Salary Rate: $87,095.00 - $102,465.00

Job type: Full-time

About This Role

The CPFR Analyst supports collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment activities with key retailers or E-commerce customers to improve forecast accuracy, product availability, and inventory performance. This role works closely with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planning, and customer supply chain teams to analyze demand trends, identify risks and opportunities, and maintain accurate forecasts.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with customer-facing relationship management skills and a deep understanding of retailer or e-commerce demand drivers, digital promotions, marketplace dynamics, and omnichannel fulfillment strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners to facilitate effective collaboration and communication.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create and manage accurate demand forecasts and replenishment plans to ensure optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of retail or e-commerce accounts, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Creation and maintenance of CPFR reports and dashboards to provide insights to internal teams and retail partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and supply chain, to align strategies and ensure seamless execution.
• Utilize advanced analytics tools and techniques to enhance forecasting accuracy and inventory management.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on the performance of online retail accounts.
• Lead monthly Demand Review meetings and contribute to Executive SIOP discussions with actionable insights and risk assessments.
• Drive integration across SIOP to ensure synchronized decision-making and resource allocation.
• Promote continuous improvement in SIOP processes, leveraging digital tools and analytics.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience in CPFR/E-Commerce planning, Demand Planning, Customer Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Management, Sales Operations, or an analytical business role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to interpret data and identify meaningful business insights.
• Strong communication, presentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter and contributor.
• Experience working with major retailers, e-commerce or customer replenishment teams.
• Exposure to forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, or customer supply chain functions.
• Understanding SIOP methodology and demand planning best practices.
• Knowledge of retail replenishment, inventory planning, or CPFR/E-commerce concepts.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, or comparable planning systems; Kinaxis preferred.
• CSCP or IBF certification a plus.