Log in

Sign up

Walmart Operations & Replenishment Manager

Operations · Bentonville, United States

Job description

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Walmart Operations & Replenishment Manager to work from Bentonville, AR area.  

The Walmart Operations & Replenishment Manager will play a critical role in driving sales for both Walmart and Sam’s Club. This person will report to the Senior Sales Ops Manager of the Walmart Global Team and working closely with the Walmart Global Team Lead and Lasko’s Operations Team to deliver outstanding store and DC level in-stocks, balanced inventory flow, maximize POS opportunities, and preserve efficiencies within the supply chain. In addition, this Manager will utilize numerous data sources to support internal and external demands including sales, assortment, distribution, trend, and consumer analysis. 

 Essential Functions 

  • Help create, communicate, and execute seasonal replenishment plans for Walmart businesses 
  • Regular communication with customers to develop and manage seasonal strategy action plans 
  • Participate in Demand Planning conversations and manage forecasting for production of seasonal business 
  • Collaborate with logistics to execute supply chain excellence; identify and communicate OTIF opportunities to eliminate potential fines 
  • Build and manage Luminate and Madrid reporting and analysis to support inventory and sales opportunities 
  • Identify additional reporting and data analysis requirements; implement via BI tools 
  • Work closely with Business Unit Managers in launching new product lines  
  • Capture and analyze assigned customer point of sale (POS) data, inventory levels, price points, store counts and rate of sale 
  • Analyze sales by region, monitoring trends and in-stock levels (DC and store) to maximize sales 
  • Leverage existing and new data sources to support sales and product teams 
  • Manage item set up and customer quotes process 
  • Manage and communicate sustainability and compliance updates to broader Lasko team 
  • Manage information related to competitive issues, product assortments, retail pricing, and weather forecasting 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 

 Competencies and Abilities 

  • Retail Link, QMS, GRS, Luminate, and Madrid experience preferred 
  • Analytical skills, including advanced Excel 
  • Report writing experience with COGNOS or similar BI software 
  • Team player with a positive attitude and customer-first focus 
  • Ability to clearly communicate information, both internally and to external customers 
  • Self-motivated, sense of urgency, attention to detail, and capability to prioritize effectively  
  • Knowledge of mass retail distribution, merchandising, or consumer products marketing preferred 

 Preferred Education and Experience 

  •  3-5 years in at least one of the following: category management, supply chain, merchandising, marketing, analytics, or insights 
  • Undergraduate degree and 3 years related management experience 
  • Minimal travel for training or account events may be required 

 

 

About the Company

Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand).  Lasko’s products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US.  Lasko’s leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X – 4X larger than the #2 brand.  Lasko’s domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.

Lasko’s Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment.  The company’s success is based on 5 Core Values:

  • Be Bold:
    • Challenge the status quo
    • Courageously pursue the impossible 
    • Reject mediocrity
  • Be Together 
    • Work together for success 
    • Drive trust and candor with each other 
    • Prioritize "We" before "I"
  •  Be A Leader
    • Lead with personal conviction 
    • Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
    • Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
  • Be Accountable 
    • Consistently deliver to our customers 
    • Embrace commitments as a contract 
    • Take pride in our actions
  • Be The Change 
    • Demonstrate a passion to win 
    • Make a difference at work in our communities 
    • Step forward and take initiative

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners (“JWLMP”) acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.

Geographic Reach

Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company’s Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India.  Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status.  We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work.  We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees.  We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents.  Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers.  While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.

 

Related jobs