ABOUT ROLAND FOODS

Roland Foods, LLC, based in New York City, is an importer and distributor of high-quality specialty food products from more than 60 countries. Founded in Paris in 1934 and established in the U.S. in 1939, the Company provides customers with exceptional specialty foods, primarily offered under the Roland brand. The company has a national presence in the foodservice, retail, and industrial channels as well as international sales in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Roland Foods’ dedication to providing quality and consistency has made it a leader among food importers and suppliers. The Roland brand is synonymous with quality and authenticity for the consumer and chef alike.


ABOUT THE ROLE

The Supply and Demand Planning Analyst will be a key member of the Supply and Demand Planning team with the Supply Chain/Operations department. The Supply and Demand Planning team will be responsible for on-time and in-full replenishment across the network. The analyst will have a strong level of understanding of all procurement processes, communication skills, and the analytical expertise required to maintain our target service level fill rates. The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced cross functional team environment and will be able to juggle multiple responsibilities and tasks. The analyst will be reporting to the Manager, Supply and Demand Planning.


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain continuity of supply by replenishing and conducting procurement activities for a global portfolio of consumer goods items
  • Track and resolve issues on scheduled shipments (ship date) and delivery dates to ensure timely receipt of inventory
  • Understand variances in historical demand and incorporate confirmed future sales opportunities to determine replenishment and purchasing requirements
  • Work with a global supply base and internal stakeholders to address and resolve supply related issues to meet On-Time / In-Full (OTIF) metrics and PO compliance (required product information, expiry dates, batch/lot numbers, etc.)
  • Analyze inventory requirements and maintain inventory levels in accordance with management guidelines
  • Support and maintain a strong impact on reducing COGS by exhibiting strong negotiation skills accompanied by supplier and category optimization
  • Responsible for continuous improvement of On-Time/In-Full (OTIF) metric as well as other replenishment, supplier performance, and cost savings metrics
  • Identify replenishment and procurement improvement opportunities and work with suppliers and/or internal stakeholders to implement solutions
  • Determine purchasing needs, create, manage, and track Purchase Orders and inventory levels
  • Align with management on Purchasing requirements for commodities: volume, purchasing cost, validity period of volume and cost, awarded volume allocation by supplier
  • Manage, track, resolve, escalate any issues or opportunities for all stages of a Purchase Order: scheduled, confirmed, unconfirmed/unscheduled, past due, and post-delivery
  • Manage and/or support ad-hoc projects (e.g. customer bids, label redesign, international customer orders, new item launch, etc.)


  • QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
  • 2 to 4 years of Replenishment and Procurement experience for multiple distribution locations
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management/Procurement or equivalent
  • Intermediate/Advanced Excel skills; proficient in MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Experience with MS Dynamics AX, Oracle, SAP, or similar ERP system
  • Experience in CPG or Food & Beverage is a plus
  • Experience with Business Intelligence tools (such as Tableau) is a plus
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead and influence internal stakeholders


Founded by immigrants, Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together.  All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!

Roland Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Roland Foods considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Roland Foods is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@rolandfoods.com.

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