Supply Chain Analyst

ektello

Bentonville, AR

Supply Chain Analyst (Walmart & Sam’s Club Accounts)

Location: Bentonville, AR (Onsite)

Position Type: 12 + month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability) Schedule: Fully Onsite

Rate: 47.00 /hr. W2

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Supply Chain Analyst to manage end-to-end supply chain operations for our high-volume Walmart and Sam’s Club accounts. In this role, you will act as a critical strategic liaison between internal teams and customer supply chain partners to drive top-tier operational execution, order accuracy, and retail in-stock performance.

The ideal candidate possesses deep retail supply chain fundamentals, a sharp eye for process optimization, and a thorough understanding of Walmart’s OTIF (On-Time & In-Full) standards to successfully manage customer expectations, minimize compliance penalties, and support overall business growth.

Core Skill Focus

Business Analysis: Leveraging retail platforms and data to identify trends, build performance dashboards, and optimize key metrics (In-Stock %, Fill Rate, Weeks of Supply).
Process Improvement: Partnering cross-functionally to identify process gaps, streamline system workflows, and implement corrective action plans.
Root Cause Analysis: Investigating supply constraints, inventory shortages, and OTIF infractions to eliminate operational bottlenecks and mitigate financial risk.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Inventory Management
Validate weekly inventory allocation and commit plans based on RTF (Return to Forecast) and demand signals.
Develop and maintain CPFR ladder files utilizing Retail Link and GSBN data to support optimal in-stock levels.
Monitor forecast accuracy, track inventory health trends, and collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate supply shortages.
Order Management & Execution
Validate and confirm purchase orders, cross-checking model accuracy, quantities, and Requested Delivery Dates (RDDs).
Manually author and manage purchase orders in NOVA to secure 100% shipment execution against commitments.
Manage end-to-end feature execution tracking, from initial order placement through the final delivery trail.
Partner tightly with SCM, AP2, Logistics, and Sales teams to confirm order release status and troubleshoot delayed NERP iDocs or system workflow bottlenecks.
Coordinate RDD extension requests directly with retail logistics teams when required.
Customer Collaboration & Relationship Management
Lead regular CPFR meetings with Walmart and Sam’s Club replenishment partners for assigned product categories.
Build and sustain strong, in-person working relationships with customer supply chain teams.
Proactively communicate supply constraints, risks, and recovery timelines clearly and professionally to both external customers and internal executive leadership.
Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Take complete ownership of key performance indicators, focusing heavily on In-Stock %, Fill Rate, and Weeks of Supply.
Conduct extensive data analysis and construct reporting dashboards to improve forecast predictability and operational efficiencies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at inventory optimization, cost mitigation, and enhanced OTIF compliance execution.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

Required Background

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a closely related field.
Experience:5–7+ years of hands-on experience in retail supply chain, customer collaboration, logistics, forecasting, or replenishment.
Technical Mastery: Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, nested formulas, and large-scale data manipulation).
Skills: Excellent communication, direct customer-facing experience, and a proven ability to manage complex, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Attributes (Highly Desirable)

Direct experience managing supply chain workflows specifically for Walmart and/or Sam’s Club accounts.
Hands-on proficiency with retail systems and ERPs: Retail Link, NOVA, Scintilla, Madrid, GSBN, SAP, and NERP.
Prior background working within consumer electronics, big-box retail, or high-volume consumer goods (CPG) supply chains.
Experience utilizing data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Core Competencies for Success