- Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States
- 3+ years
Responsible for demand forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, supplier relations, and production planning to support GMF’s global food distribution operations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze historical sales data, seasonality patterns, and market trends to forecast demand across product categories and warehouse locations
- Create and maintain purchasing plans and inventory targets aligned with sales forecasts and business goals
- Monitor inventory levels in real-time using Tableau dashboards and recommend actions to reduce stockouts, overstock, and excess inventory
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers across multiple divisions; negotiate pricing, terms, MOQs, and delivery timelines
- Assess supplier performance against agreed-upon metrics (quality, on-time delivery, responsiveness) and manage scorecards
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- Nice to have: Experience with Tableau, Power BI, or other BI/analytics tools
- Nice to have: Familiarity with AI-driven forecasting, predictive analytics, or demand planning tools
- Nice to have: Category management experience or management of multiple product categories across suppliers
- Nice to have: Experience with FSVP compliance, supplier audits, or food safety certifications