Job Description

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day.  Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace.  Every Associate plays an important role in providing innovative solutions for today’s gardeners and growers and contributing new ideas to improve operations. In our company you need grit, it is what we were founded on over 150 years ago and is what keeps us growing. Regardless of your level in the organization there is a platform for your voice to be heard and the ability to influence change. Family, community and hard working values are weaved into all that we do. Come grow with us, where we develop and nurture the next generation of leaders. ​

We are looking for a Sr Analyst, Supply Chain Planning/Replenishment who will join our Independent/National Accounts BDT team based in Marysville, OH and supporting primarily the Tractor Supply account.

The Sr Analyst, Supply Chain at the BDT plays a critical role in meeting sales and supply chain goals for Scotts and our customers. This role interacts weekly with BDT sales as well as the planning and fulfillment teams in Marysville insuring that we can execute to the sales, replenishment and ordering strategies developed by the sales teams. There will also be weekly interaction with TSC associates. Key responsibilities include forecasting for Scotts, replenishment recommendations, adjusting for trends or special programs and continuously looking for improvement opportunities. This role insures actions taken are incorporated into planning at Scotts, therefore contributing to favorable cash flow and inventory objectives.

What you’ll do in this role:

• Collaborate with Inventory Planning and Replenishment teams to align inventory goals that support shared point of sales growth while meeting customer inventory objectives.
• Execute regular inventory reviews and leverage data to provide store and DC product fulfillment, forecasting, and replenishment recommendations
• Execute consensus process through financial forecasting and S&OP
• Provide detailed insight and root cause analysis into key customer metrics such as in-stock, inventory productivity, and service levels targets reporting.
• Assist in the Ready for Season process to track item set up, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted in a timely fashion for new and existing products, as well as transition strategies.
• Own and execute category analysis that supports current and future SMG promotional programs and off shelf product event placement. Ensures that inventories are appropriate to support sales and presentation standards. Performs post-mortem analysis on all events.
• Collaborate extensively with SMG and TSC’s Transportation teams.  Develop strategies that facilitate seamless carrier flow.  Integrate with TSC to manage dedicated carrier capacity.  Build relationships and work with SMG warehouses to ensure flawless execution.
• Utilize internal Scott’s relationships to troubleshoot issues that arise related to production and fulfillment issues

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Advanced proficiency in Excel required
• System Experience using SAP, JDA or similar ERP systems
• Business experience in Demand and Replenishment Planning in either a retail or consumer products manufacturing environment
• General understanding of inventory management, and retail replenishment preferred
• Professional experience in a Supply Chain related field preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, mainly to the TSC office in Brentwood, TN.

What we do for you (just to list a few cool ones):

• Offer extremely competitive benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• Unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) and discounted stock purchasing program (15% discount)
• Our commitment to diversity and inclusion includes four employee resource groups: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employee Network, Scotts Veterans Network and Scotts Young Professionals
• Generous holiday and vacation days

Our commitment to LiveTotal Health puts the wellness and safety of our associates and their families as the top priority.  Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring associate safety has been a primary focus for all of us at Scotts.  During this year’s flu season and the continuing pandemic, we remain committed to doing everything we can to keep our associates healthy and safe.   As such, we are requiring our US associates to get a flu vaccine. This safety measure will help protect our associates, our families and our communities.  We recognize a medical or personal circumstance may prevent you from meeting this requirement and we have a process to address those concerns. 

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Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

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Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.