Associate Customer Planning, Forecasting and ...

ASSOCIATE CUSTOMER PLANNING, FORECASTING AND REPLENISHMENT (CPFR) ANALYST u2013 RETAIL u2013 WALMART (BENTONVILLE, AR/AUSTIN, MN) HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time. ABOUT HORMEL FOODS u2014 _Inspired People. Inspired Food.u2122_ Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands includePlantersu00ae, _Skippy_ _u00ae_ , _SPAM_ u00ae , _Hormel_ _u00ae_ __ _Natural Choice_ _u00ae_ _, Applegate_ _u00ae_ _, Justinu2019s_ _u00ae_ _, Wholly_ _u00ae_ _, Hormel_ _u00ae_ __ _Black Label_ _u00ae_ _, Columbus_ _u00ae_ , _Jennie-Ou00ae_ and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of Americau2019s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the Worldu2019s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement u2014 _Inspired People. Inspired Food.u2122_ u2014 to bring some of the worldu2019s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit . RESPONSIBILITIES: The Associate CPFR Analyst works to ensure our customersu2019 supply chain expectations are met at the lowest possible cost. In addition to providing analytical support for Retail Sales priorities, this role will be the primary contact on Supply Chain related issues for the field sales team who handles the Walmart and Samu2019s Club business. This role will interface with specific members of the One Supply Chain team and customeru2019s supply chain analysts to efficiently deliver the Retail Sales volume plan. Provides after-hours coverage during weekdays and weekends as part of a rotating team schedule. + Supply Chain Development Data Insights u2013 pulls together data from disparate sources including Mainframe, Retail Link, Luminate, MADRID, Transportation, Claims, Trade, Orders, Invoices, customer supply chain and High Radius to provide insights which support good business decisions related to the Walmart and Samu2019s Club supply chain. These insights include support of preferred vendor negotiations, rebalancing of customer supply chain networks, truck weight analysis, and other analysis of customer shipment and scan data. + Retail Sales Customer Supply Chain Issue Managementu2013 serves as the point person for the Walmart and Samu2019s Club team to resolve customer service issues and identify/pursue customer savings opportunities. + Demand Planning Input/Inventory Optimization - with areas of major forecasting needs, the CPFR Analyst will work with the sales team to ensure we have their projections for Demand Planning and Category Sales (i.e. Pepperoni Pallets). + Customer Supply Chain Relationship Management u2013 this position will be responsible for developing, building, monitoring and reporting on Customer Supply Chain scorecard results for Walmart and Samu2019s Club. The incumbent may support front line sales at Top 2 Top meetings/Joint Business Plans or other high-level customer appointments with supply chain insights and recommendations as prioritized by the sales team. QUALIFICATIONS: Required + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. + 2+ years of sales, logistics, or supply chain related experience. + Pattern of initiative. + Proven problem solving and decision-making skills. + Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of complex projects. + Well-developed interpersonal, organizational skills and analytical skills. + Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel. + Well-developed written and verbal communication skills. + Strong ability to present to and negotiate with the customer. + Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing disparate sources of data. + Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require sponsorship for a work visa. + Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Preferred + 5 years of sales, logistics, or supply chain related experience. + Experience in various sales and supply chain systems including Mainframe, MADRID, Retail Link, Luminate and High Radius. LOCATION: Bentonville Sales Office, Bentonville AR At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Associate CPFR Analyst role is between $62,150 - $87,000 per year , and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location. BENEFITS: Other components of Hormel Foodsu2019 total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% of the time For immediate consideration, apply online at: _At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey Learn more about our progress here:_ _ _Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability._ Requisition ID : 33185Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Created: 2026-03-07