WHY CRACKER BARREL

What is it like to work at Cracker Barrel? It feels like...

• Care beyond the table - At Cracker Barrel, we are a team. From the moment you join Cracker Barrel, you should feel cared for, confident in your role and like you belong.
• Opportunities to fill your cup - Here at Cracker Barrel, we believe in providing opportunities for growth and development and setting you up for success within our walls and beyond. From day one, you'll have hands-on, role-specific training and the ability to engage in peer-to-peer learning.
• A warm welcome - For five decades, we have focused on creating a Pleasing People® brand that inspires a "home away from home" feeling for each other and our guests. We work hard to inspire a sense of belonging that continually motivates our teams - from the newest to the most tenured employees.

Serving up the care - and career - you crave.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Responsible for building, analyzing, and improving the sales forecast to support sales and inventory goals for their defined departments. Partners with Buyers and Planners to deliver business objectives.

Develop sales forecasts and conduct demand forecast analysis for assigned group of departments Deliver insights regarding seasonality trends to optimize sales opportunities, including alignment with buyers and planners on the tracking and execution of inventory plans Determine optimal inventory position for each SKU, maximizing inventory. Analyze data to make recommendations on increasing/decreasing inventory targets. Establish safety stock targets. Collaborate for support of recommendations. Proactively adjust forecast and replenishment strategies to optimize inventory investment Establish, maintain, report, and analyze trends for KPIs for forecast accuracy, demand variability, inventory, and backorder. Optimize inventory flow of merchandise from DC to stores Monitors purchase order shipping window for timely shipment of goods, acting as the primary contact with existing vendors Work on department sponsored projects and/or process improvements Support vendor collaboration (forecast data) Execute purchase orders to suppliers based inventory needs

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Knowledge and Skills

• Solid knowledge and practical use of forecasting and inventory planning tools
• Knowledge of retail math
• Strong organization and workload prioritization skill
• Good business acumen and ability to transform data into recommendations
• Ability to understand, assess, and problem solve by leveraging analytical skills
• Ability to work and communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good skills in MS Office, Data Warehouse, and Databases
• Strong team player

Education & Experience

• 1 - 2 years' experience in forecasting or replenishment, preferably in a retail environment.
• Experience with GOLD or other allocations tool.
• Degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field, plus 2-3 years of related business experience.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Compensation and Bonuses: Competitive Annual Salary | Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Care for Your Well-being: Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Benefits on Day 1| Life Insurance and Disability Coverage | Paid Vacation/Employee Assistance Program
• Growth and Development: Business Resource Groups | Tuition Reimbursement | Professional Development
• Invest in Your Future: 401k Plan with Company Matching Contributions at 90 days | Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Even More to Look Forward to: 35% Discount on Cracker Barrel Food and Retail items

ABOUT US

For more than 50 years, we have committed to serving up a sense of warmth and hospitality across hundreds of stores across the country. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and development for our 70,000 plus team members and take pride and comfort in that enduring Cracker Barrel hospitality. It's something our employees and guests can count on now and into the future as we welcome new employees, guests, and experiences. Just like uncovering a delightful find in our stores, there is potential for discovery and fulfillment in every job at Cracker Barrel.

PURSUE THE CAREER YOU CRAVE-APPLY NOW

Cracker Barrel is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or any other class expressly protected by law.

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