CPFR Analyst

Role Summary

The CPFR / Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment Analyst is responsible for managing inventory flow from suppliers through the retailer’s distribution center network. This customer-facing role collaborates cross-functionally with supplier and retailer teams—including Sales, Demand Planning, Customer Service, and Logistics—to support in-stock performance, inventory targets, and fill rates, while driving improvements in forecast accuracy and transportation efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the replenishment process from supplier to retailer across a diverse product portfolio to support inventory targets, in‑stock performance, and service KPIs.
• Review retailer forecast data—including seasonality, promotions, displays, and new item activity—and support forecast accuracy by identifying variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Leverage reporting and analytics tools to identify demand volatility, supply constraints, service risks, and efficiency opportunities, and support fact-based corrective action planning.
• Build, maintain, and update recurring performance reporting, including monthly supplier scorecards and quarterly retailer performance scorecards.
• Track and report key supply chain KPIs such as fill rate, on‑time performance, inventory levels, in‑stocks, days of supply, and sales versus forecast performance.
• Serve as a day‑to‑day supply chain contact for assigned accounts or products, supporting end‑to‑end coordination between supplier and retailer teams.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supplier and retailer teams—participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly calls and meetings to review performance and upcoming demand.
• Provide insights and operational guidance to suppliers related to retailer transportation requirements, logistics compliance, and assessment programs.
• Communicate supply chain risks, performance trends, and improvement opportunities to cross‑functional partners, supporting continuous execution improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting customer supply chain, replenishment, logistics, or inventory management functions.
• Applied working knowledge of supply chain execution processes, including order management, outbound warehouse operations, freight movement, and customer receiving practices.
• Experience with replenishment, forecasting and inventory management concepts in a retail or wholesale environment.
• Strong analytical skills experience with reviewing data, identifying trends, and supporting data-driven decisions.
• Proficient in order processing, replenishment systems, and standardized supply chain reporting tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with experience collaborating across cross‑functional and external partner teams.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency, adaptability, accountability, and attention to detail in fast‑paced environments.
• Proven planning, organizational, and prioritization skills to manage recurring cycles and execution deadlines.

• Location: Lincoln, RI.
• Candidates must be able to work a hybrid work schedule of 3 days a week in the office.