Suggested Order Manager

Job Summary:
This position supports the Marketing and Operations departments by collecting, processing, and analyzing data to ensure appropriate monitoring and execution of the PDI Store Assistant (SA) Suggested Ordering Tool. This person will coordinate functions to maintain the proper workflow of the SA Suggested Ordering Tool. The Suggested Ordering Manager works closely with the I.T. department to continue the support of development and refinement of the capability and accuracy of the PDI SA Suggested Ordering tool. The successful candidate will also support the Marketing Category Managers, and Operations Market Managers with other functions including store layouts, system training, data analysis and reporting as needed.
Essential Functions:

• Ensures accuracy of the PDI SA Suggested Ordering tool and store orders by ensuring the correct POGs and SKUs are actively assigned to each store in the tool. Creates surveys and maintain these surveys for the collection of Site POG Attributes. Creates import spreadsheets to load the updated POG/Store Layouts when changes occur.
• Learn and train the usage of the PDI Focal Point reporting system to help support the Operations and Marketing departments.
• Analyzes site by site information pertaining to the accuracy of the sets assigned.
• Investigates site Day on Hand (Safety Stock) issues and makes recommendations of change to better facilitate the goal of being in stock with the correct quantity of product at the correct time.
• Maintains delivery schedules in the tool for Wholesaler, and DSD suppliers for each site.
• Maintains scan audit calendar and reports on compliance. Provides support on how to optimize scan audit process to help make it easier at store level.
• Maintains PDI Alerts & Notifications settings in the tool for Operations involving Scan Audits, Order Creation, On Hand Anomalies (Zero on Hand, Negative on Hand), Suggested Ordering Compliance reporting and Days on Hand Inventory.
• Supports Operations and Marketing for any non PDI Suggested Ordering tool systems. Systems like the McLane Smart Handheld.
• Supports Operations and Marketing for Wholesaler Reclamation events to ensure proper procedures are followed for changes to the Suggested Ordering tool.
• Coordinates the implementation of new items the company will sell as well as the removing of old/discontinued items from the system. Maintains POG changes, POG order ability settings and PBOE setup with Price Book. Research Price Book issues involving the Suggested Order tool.
• Works well with all levels of the company including Site Managers, Market Managers, and RDO's to make the automated ordering system work to its maximum efficiency. Supports Scan Audit compliance for accurate hand inventory amounts.
• Creates and Maintains Sales Forecast Events from input from Operations and Marketing to help maximize sales for these events. Sales Forecast Events are holidays, local events, and/or promotions.
• Work with the Senior Director of Replenishment and Distribution along with PDI to make enhancements for the Suggested Ordering Tool and Focal Point report creation.
• Looks for opportunities to improve the process, performance, and accuracy of all PDI SA Suggested Ordering Tool related activities.
• Works with Business Unit and other Suggested Ordering Managers to expand SA Suggested Ordering tool usage for Food Service, Supplies, and DSD categories.
• Reviews overall and by category Days on Hand reporting to help optimized working capital inventory. The SA Suggested Ordering Manager is the expert for the BU in this core area.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Driver's License and the ability to drive to multiple store locations
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field and/or 3-5 years marketing and/or transferable business experience.
• Knowledge of PDI Enterprise software including Focal Point and store level PDI Store Assistant is a plus.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Teams & Word).
• General supply chain knowledge & understanding.
• Must possess strong analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must maintain a positive team attitude and professional demeanor at all times.

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are examples of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential task and duties.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee frequently is required to use his/her hands in order to handle or grasp items of varying weight. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with both hands and arms.
Work Environment: Reasonable accommodations will be considered that might assist those individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks and functions of their job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.
The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.
Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company's Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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