Forecasting & Replenishment
Ability to understand and utilize Hannaford’s procurement systems, tools and processes to ensure effective logistics for cons istent product flow and availability
Foundation
Advanced
Mastery
Leverages knowledge of procurement systems & tools to provide innovative solutions
Understands the impact of forecast and replenishment on the business
Provides forecasts to insure needed replenishment
• Manages and acts on information about order status and invoicing • Understands the levers that affect Store level Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO) • Leverages the Distribution network, including RBS & DSD, for cost efficiencies and freshness of product • Manages the impact of abnormal demand and takes appropriate action with regards to forecasts and inventory • Collaborates with merchandising and supply chain on major promotional initiatives • Assists in the forecasting with buying team of unanticipated in- store and online needs • Uses the organizational tools and methodologies for forecasting and ordering perishable product • Recognizes the order nuances of display activities, recipes, merchandising pallets, and shipper initiatives • Recognizes the impact of DC and store inventory, service levels, the importance of days on hand, and how it influences working capital
• Considers supply chain initiatives such as automation, self-distribution, scaled procurement, omnichannel fulfillment, and their impact on stores • Communicates the importance of on-time delivery, order fill rates, and out-of-stock rates, both in-store and online, with supplier community • Explains what drives sales volume, forecast and i nventory • Cons iders of Aware of Store level Computer As s isted Ordering practices (CAO) • Is familiar with our Distribution network and capabilities including RBS & DSD • Pa rtici pates i n planning activi ties with promotional management, merchandising and s upply chain • Understands impacts of Supply Chain Programs (ADvantage Program), the goals of VIC fees and the impact to suppliers, DC supplier and logistics costs, s uch as l ess than full truck (LTL) vs full truck • Considers store capacity constraints with regard to available storage and shelf space • Understands the basics of forecasting
• Recognizes the wider impact of procurement changes on in-store and online consumer experience & business performance • Drives collaboration with merchandising, pricing and supply chain in demand management planning activities • Collaborates effectively to drive down costs and maximize freshness • Works with suppliers to tailor initiatives to maximize the use of supply chain • Ensures forecasting procedures are followed and f key KPIs (i.e DOH, service level Working Capital) are achieved
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