demand. The Analyst will leverage data, analytical models, knowledge and expertise to transform our decision making and execution and to implement world-class inventory and demand management capabilities. Success will in part be measured by improving service levels, optimizing inventory levels, minimizing costs, and limiting out-of-stocks.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT: Milton's Distributing is searching for an Inventory Analyst to join our Supply Chain team. The Inventory Analyst will be the analytical engine of the Supply Chain team, and will play a critical role in the demand planning and execution of inventory purchase decisions. This position will optimize a balance of technical and analytical
ability, collaboration, teamwork and communication to be a highly impactful and visible player in our operations. This role will create the supply chain analytical framework with the primary goal of driving organizational and customer value.
This is a regular, full-time, exempt position eligible for full benefits. The Milton's group of companies is family owned and consists of Milton's Distributing Co. Inc. Gordon Logistics LLC and Hope Beverage LLC. The family has been in the alcoholic beverage industry for over 85 years. Lines of business include importation and wholesale distribution of wines and spirits to high profile regional and national retailers, as well as serving as a third-party
logistics provider offering warehousing, transportation and freight-forwarding services.
The two businesses offer an integrated solution that reduces the cost and complexity of selling product within the three-tier system that governs the alcoholic beverage industry in the United States. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Executes and maintains a robust Demand Planning Process and Tools across our portfolio of business. Enables Global Supply Planning that ensures we balance service and inventory tradeoffs while maintaining healthy partnerships, effective supply flow and a globally leveraged buying process Lead analytical efforts for the Supply Chain team with a focus on Inventory Management, Purchasing, Demand Planning, and Supply Planning.
Create and leverage data-driven analytics models using research and industry knowledge. Partner with Finance to ensure systems have correct data to establish policy and process for financial tolerance guidelines, open to buy parameters and proper inventory reconciliation and measurement. Partner with IT to develop roadmaps for planning and analysis tools and mature data models Work with Inventory Control Team to establish policies, process, metrics and targets for system reconciliation, cycle counts, exception management, receiving discrepancies, credits, and participate in physical inventories.
Serve as liaison to third-party logistics (3PL) Partners as well as other logistical service providers with a goal of maximizing service at minimum cost. Develop process for best practices metrics and establish targets to drive customer net promotor score (NPS) and company profitability. Work closely with Director of Supply Chain to foster culture of best-in-class inventory management working cross-functionally with each department and keeping all key stakeholders informed. Contribute to weekly team meetings to keep the organization aligned on current and future inventory strategies and communicating any potential service interruptions and recommendations to mitigate risks.
Mandatory Qualifications 5+ years of relevant, progressive work experience working with supply chain analytics or similar analytical roles Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field, and or applicant relevant experience in lieu of a degree Experience in logistics, wholesale distribution, supply chain and/or a highly-regulated environment, is preferred Experience working with global supplier network Strong data and analytics skills and in-depth knowledge of forecasting methods and inventory management Advanced skillset with Microsoft Office Established experience with principles, practices and procedures of associated systems include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management System (WMS), SQL and data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau), and demand planning and forecasting systems Experience with statistical data analysis tools to measure and drive business improvement Ability to effectively manage time and meet established targets and deadlines Ability to work independently and coordinate with other departments of the organization that may be geographically dispersed Results-oriented with a track record of leading through measuring processes and addressing gaps Excellent oral and written communication to customers, vendors, and associates Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles
