Pricing and Replenishment Analyst - Walmart and Sam's Club

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Meaningful Work From Day One
The Pricing and Replenishment Analyst is an exciting and integral part of Brown-Forman National Accounts. Working with some of the most iconic brands in the industry this position is responsible for managing Brown-Forman's (BF) vendor-managed pricing system with Walmart. The Business Analyst works with Brown-Forman distributors to ensure that product costs are entered and transmitted to Walmart. This position provides reporting, administrative, and analytical support on both the Walmart & Sam's Club business, specifically around pricing opportunities and inventory management.
What You Can Expect
Pricing System Management (VIP)

• Expert user of VIP and primary system contact for over 130 vendor-managed B-F Distributor partners across 34 states
• Maintains current store authorizations by product for all vendor-managed stores and items
• Leads the process to gather costs from all distributors for both Walmart (via VIP) and Sam's Club (via Pricing Gateway), as well as ad hoc requests outside these systems
• Responsible for electronic data transmits to Walmart for 1700 retail stores and 5,500 B-F distribution points
• Executes in VIP quarterly buyer negotiated pricing
• Manages accuracy of costs, margins and retails for all BF brands in Walmart's system
• Works with VIP to set up new distributors in the portal
• Works with VIP to set up new items in the portal
• Sets-up new Walmart licenses to receive B-F electronic data files from Distributor partners

Reporting & Administrative Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring BF portfolio to ensure all retails meet Walmart's guidelines and state regulations regarding mark-up and margin
• Provides weekly summary of Walmart pricing changes by state/item to BF Walmart team
• Completes new item paperwork and ensures items are set up correctly
• Audits pricing in Control states, Warehouse states, and DSD states for accuracy of costs, retails and margins
• Manages item & distributor matrix in our third-party retail data provider
• Monitors inventory levels at Walmart and Sam's Club and identifies widespread or chronic out of stock issues
• Tracks new items to make sure they are brought into stores and scanning. Works closely with BF Walmart team and distributors to close any gaps.

Data Analytic Support

• Assists with Luminate and Nielsen reports and analytics for Walmart and Sam's Club by using available data to draw conclusions and identify trends and opportunities

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 1 year of experience (including internships/co-ops experience) in basic data analysis, preferably in the consumer products industry; or education/data analysis equivalent experience working in the consumer products industry.
• Proficient in Windows based programs such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective planning and organization in a high volume, deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to perform work with accuracy, with attention to detail and within established time frames.
• Ability to maintain and develop effective working relationships with all levels of Brown-Forman personnel, distributors and chain account buyers
• Strong communication skills
• Professional business writing and speaking skills required
• Problem solving skills and natural curiosity

What Makes You Unique

• Experience with Retail Link/Luminate and the ability to transfer these skills to a new industry

Who We Are
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
Many Spirits, One Brown-Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.
Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown-Forman.
Enriching Life. Enriching Careers- At Brown-Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown-Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work® in countries around the world.
What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
Requisition Type:
Employee
Management Level:
Professional
Global Job Level:
P5
Number of Openings Available:
1