Sr Analyst CPFR - (Greater Cincinnati)

Tyson Foods; Ohio; On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods, located in the Greater Cincinnati area, is seeking a Senior Analyst in CPFR to drive forecasting, replenishment, and in-stock performance with Kroger and internal teams. The role requires close collaboration across sales, planning, and CPFR category managers to align forecasts and orders.

The position emphasizes data-driven reporting, inventory allocation, and proactive issue resolution to improve fill rates and forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience.
• 3+ years forecasting, demand planning, replenishment preferred; Kroger experience is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong Excel and Access skills; Kroger platforms may be required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; time management and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily business reports to internal teams on in-stock positions and store/DC risks.
• Collaborate with sales, planning, and CPFR Category Managers on planning and forecast alignment.
• Review store and DC in-stock positions and advise on improvements; monitor markdowns weekly.
• Review orders vs supply plan and communicate opportunities; allocate inventory across the network.
• Support CPFR Buying with category management opportunities and product movement decisions.
• Monitor on-hand vs POS to identify phantom inventory and coordinate with replenishment.
• Communicate late trucks and impact on in-stock positions to Kroger and Tyson teams.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Replenishment

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Sr Analyst CPFR - (Greater Cincinnati)Apply: Off-Site Employees (Corp Use) - Springdale, Arkansas: Full time: Posted Today: R0492706**Job Details:****SUMMARY:****Must be within commuting range of the Cincinnati, OH office & may be expected to be on-site at Kroger** This position is responsible for working with their respective sales leadership, internal business partners, and category managers to drive all supply chain and replenishment related activities to help meet customer in-stock goals, forecast accuracy, internal AOP and fill rate metrics. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Prepare and distribute daily business reports/recaps to internal teams to provide clarity on in-stock positions and potential for store and DC outs due to supply chain opportunities as well as other daily reports that bring visibility to the pipeline by category for the total team.* Collaborate with sales team, planning teams, and CPFR Category Managers on planning, forecast alignment, and order management; understand DOS goals by Kroger DC and alert sales and Supply Chain Leadership when trending over/under. Connect forecasting with order activity and alert sales of significant gaps over/under within current week.* Review and influence in-stock positions at the store and DC levels by reviewing the pipeline daily for any items below goal; proactively work with cross-functional teams to provide recommendations to support improved in-stock performance.* Monitor markdowns weekly and review demand forecasts for any items that are trending upward. Proactively working with the Tyson sales manager to resolve any items of concern.* Review daily orders vs supply plan (customer forecast) and communicate known opportunities.* Work with internal partners and the Kroger Divisions to move close-dated product/potential distressed product.* Review and manage the weekly allocation file to understand available inventory and provide guidance on where to allocate product; communicate overconsumption opportunities and work to solve.* Support total CPFR Buying team with category management opportunities related to product movement – proactively identify opportunities to redirect inventory to appropriate DC, connect with Sales teams to ensure splits are accurately driving systematic product movement decisions within Tyson network* Review store on-hand inventory vs POS to identify phantom inventory and work with replenishment to right size inventory position* Communication of late trucks and impact to in-stock positions to Kroger and Tyson sales team members* Assist in root cause and resolution of ORAD related opportunities.* Partner with customer service on truck optimization, case-pick targets, and lead-time compliance to drive cost saving efficiencies* Support Kroger Supply Chain relationship by attending regularly scheduled meetings with the customer. The 1st line of communication with the Supply Chain manager on all replenishment related activity.**REQUIREMENTS:****Education**: Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience.**Experience**: 3+ years forecasting, demand planning, replenishment preferred. Kroger experienced preferred**Computer Skill**s: Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; above average Microsoft Excel and Access Skills. Kroger platforms and systems experience preferred.**Communication Skills**: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.**Special Skills**: Time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, and being a team player is a must.**Supervisory**: NA**Travel**: Local travel as needed**Location**: Greater Cincinnati, OH AreaAll professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**No**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Pay Range/Rate:**$77,000.00 - $129,000.00**Incentives:**Annual Incentive Plan:YesLong-Term Incentive Plan:No**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Any listed amounts represent the base pay range. Additional compensation may be available for this position based on various factors such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay is just one part of Tyson’s total compensation package. ***Tyson will develop an offer based on a candidate's or team member’s relevant skills and capabilities, the market data for the role described in this requisition, internal equity, and other information relevant to the candidate and role.*** Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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