Supply Chain Strategy & Analytics Lead

The Fresh Market Inc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance for

Team member discount up to 40%

401K contribution and match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Fresh Market is hiring a Supply Chain Manager at our Corporate Office in Greensboro, NC. You will drive end-to-end supply chain execution and analytics, overseeing performance, inventory targets, and network optimization.

This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain & Demand Planning and interfaces with merchandising and third-party providers. You’ll lead continuous improvement programs, balance inventory with transportation, and develop robust planning calendars to ensure service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance or related field.
• 4–7 years inventory management and demand planning experience.
• Retail/grocery experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Lookups, advanced functions).
• Strong analytical and financial acumen; ability to influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of supplier performance with scorecards and corrective actions.
• Assist in inventory targets by category with leaders and distributors to meet objectives.
• Align supply chain strategy with end-to-end processes and annual plans.
• Serve as primary contact between The Fresh Market and third-party providers.
• Drive continuous improvement across inventory, transportation and distribution.
• Develop and implement operational efficiency programs with year-over-year results.
• Support annual planning calendar including holidays and events.
• Set service levels and on-shelf availability by item segmentation.
• Collaborate with merchandising on product life cycle, transitions, and promotions.
• Develop visibility and reporting capabilities; support network modeling.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Adaptability

Relationship building

Leadership

Project management

Excel expertise

Travel readiness

Education

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

Master’s degree or relevant certifications in the Supply Chain field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MicroStrategy

S&OP software

Job description

The Fresh Market is hiring a Supply Chain Manager at our Corporate Office in Greensboro, NC. You will drive end-to-end supply chain execution and analytics, overseeing performance, inventory targets, and network optimization.

This role reports to the Director of Supply Chain & Demand Planning and interfaces with merchandising and third-party providers. You’ll lead continuous improvement programs, balance inventory with transportation, and develop robust planning calendars to ensure service