Senior Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment Analyst

We're on the lookout for an exceptional Senior Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment Analyst to strategise and optimize the supply and replenishment framework for ZURU EDGE North America. In this role, you'll champion our supply chain excellence, have autonomy to build, and be in a role with strong impact to our operations! 🚀

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations including 3 offices in the US! We have globally recognised and award-winning brands like Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, and FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, Gumi Yum Surprise, and more!

Check out our founder’s posts on recent ZURU recognitions:

🚀 Vendor Partner of the Year | Target

🚀 Supplier of the Year | Walmart

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

This opportunity is open to anyone with strong experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment and Business Operations Strategy. We are ideally looking for up and coming professionals with experiences between 3-6 years and is looking for their next big step!

In this role, you will embody our ZURU DNA (ZURU Culture) of 'shifting the needle' and immediately have a direct impact on day-to-day operations. By understanding, planning, and executing, you will optimize our end-to-end supply chain and replenishment framework. Furthermore, you will collaborate with other supply and commercial functions to build ZURU’s s supply chain capability for the next phase of it’s evolution.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Customer Relationship Management - Serve as the primary point of contact for key customers, building strong relationships and understanding their unique supply chain needs
• You will lead resolution of supply chain challenges by addressing customer inventory team inquiries, resolve issues, and gather feedback to enhance service levels and customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop customized supply chain solutions that align with customer requirements and contribute to business growth
• Supply Chain Optimization - you will continuously assess existing supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency
• Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to evaluate supply chain performance, identify trends, and drive informed decision-making
• Demand Planning and Forecasting - you will support the demand planning and forecasting cycle by analysing market trends, historical data, and customer feedback to ensure accurate product replenishment and stock levels specifically our MTO business, and lead coordination with merchandising team
• In-store Product Replenishment - you will oordinate with retail partners to ensure timely and accurate in-store product replenishment, maintaining optimal stock levels and preventing out-of-stock situations
• You will work with internal Supply & Sales teams to manage inventory replenishment, lead times, and safety stock levels
• Product Updates - you will work closely with product development and marketing teams to facilitate smooth product updates, launches, and phase-outs (SLOB), ensuring seamless transitions and minimal disruptions in supply
• On-Shelf Availability - you will implement strategies to enhance on-shelf availability in stores, ensuring our products are readily accessible for customers and meeting our key strategic partners' expectations

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related fields
• Relevant 3-5 years CPFR, Supply Planning, S&OP, Demand planning and Forecasting related roles with customer facing focus
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, order management processes, and inventory control techniques
• Preferably someone with proficiency in using customer supply chain management softwares (e.g. Target Greenfield)
• You have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and similar tools for data analysis
• You are passionate about Customer supply chain management, and continuously learning about it
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and articulate complex supply chain concepts effectively
• Must have legal working rights to the United States
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving issues
• You are a go-getter, a builder, a doer, and someone excited to collaborate with cross-functional teams and counterparts
• Please note this is an onsite role in our Minneapolis office
• If you are aiming for your next step at Manager level, we still encourage you to apply.

LIFE@ZURU

At ZURU, we have cultivated a high-performing culture that encourages excellence. Our team works towards ambitious goals, learning, performing, and improving together, all while having fun. We empower talented individuals to do their best work every day.

At ZURU, you get out what you put in. You are responsible for driving your own career and we provide the platform to achieve it. As ZURU is on such a fast growth trajectory, there are opportunities here that you won’t find anywhere else.

We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

🌱 Culture for Growth

💡 Be surrounded by an A Player Team

💰 Competitive Remuneration

ZURU – Tomorrow Reimagined

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