Remote Replenishment Planner for Inventory & Forecasting

American Food & Vending; Missouri; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Food & Vending is seeking a Replenishment Buyer to maintain optimal inventory levels through forecasting, purchasing, and replenishment of products. You will partner with warehouse, operations, and vendors to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and stockouts.

Travel up to 25% and the role is remote, preferably based in Syracuse, Dallas, or Kansas City. Central or Eastern time zones preferred. Requires strong Excel, ERP experience, and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5+ years of experience in inventory management, replenishment, or purchasing
• Experience with perishable or high-turn inventory preferred
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, forecasting)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Understanding of inventory flow, demand planning, and replenishment processes
• Ability to make data-driven decisions quickly

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels and execute timely replenishment orders based on demand trends
• Maintain appropriate stock levels to support service requirements while minimizing overstock and shrink
• Manage order cycles (daily/weekly) to ensure consistent product availability
• Adjust purchasing based on seasonality, promotions, and operational needs
• Analyze historical usage, sales trends, and seasonality to forecast product needs
• Continuously refine forecasts to improve accuracy and reduce waste
• Partner with operations and leadership to align purchasing with business demand
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order placement, delivery schedules, shortages, and substitutions
• Ensure timely and accurate deliveries to support warehouse operations
• Resolve product availability or quality issues in collaboration with vendors
• Work closely with warehouse teams to ensure efficient receiving, storage, and inventory flow
• Support proper product rotation (FIFO) and handling to maintain freshness and quality
• Assist in managing product transitions, new item setup, and discontinuations
• Track and manage key performance indicators such as fill rate, inventory turns, spoilage, and service levels
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency and reduce costs
• Utilize ERP or inventory management systems to manage purchasing and reporting
• Ensure adherence to food safety standards and company policies
• Maintain accurate records for inventory tracking and traceability
• Support audit and compliance requirements as needed

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

American Food & Vending is seeking a Replenishment Buyer to maintain optimal inventory levels through forecasting, purchasing, and replenishment of products. You will partner with warehouse, operations, and vendors to ensure product availability while minimizing waste and stockouts.

Travel up to 25% and the role is remote, preferably based in Syracuse, Dallas, or Kansas City. Central or Eastern time zones preferred. Requires strong Excel, ERP experience, and data-driven decision making.