Senior Replenishment Analyst

Overview

Please note this position is based in our Phoenix, AZ Support Office. The Sr. Replenishment & Allocation Analyst – Perishables is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels and flow of time-sensitive goods across the supply chain. This role supports sales, in stock, and shrink goals by analyzing demand, determining appropriate forecasting methodology (Sales/Str Demand/Hybrid) managing purchase orders, managing Supplier communication and collaboration related to accurate and cost-effective flow of goods and partnering cross-functionally with merchandising, transportation, store operations.

The analyst plays a critical role in minimizing waste, improving freshness, and supporting promotional and seasonal strategies for perishable categories.

• Overall responsibility to refine and/or develop forecasts by item for assigned categories
• Daily management of system exceptions to maximize fill-rates and freshness
• Create and manage purchase orders based on demand forecasts, promotional calendars, and shelf-life constraints.
• Analyze store-level demand, inventory turns, and unproductive inventory to inform allocation strategies.
• Monitor expiration dates and proactively manage aging inventory to reduce shrink and spoilage.
• Ensure timely and efficient flow of goods from suppliers to distribution centers and stores, with special attention to cold chain requirements.
• Minimize over-purchasing and reduce reliance on manager specials to clear excess or aging inventory.

• Evaluate and refine store-level forecasts, including baseline, seasonal, and promotional demand.
• Identify forecast inaccuracies and collaborate with planning and merchandising teams to improve forecast models.
• Monitor promotional performance and provide feedback on future forecasts to improve accuracy and inventory alignment.
• Analyze historical sales and inventory data to support proactive replenishment strategies.

• Partner with store operations to improve inventory handling practices and reduce shrink.
• Support training and adoption of system-generated order quantities to ensure alignment with forecasted demand.
• Provide feedback and insights to stores on inventory performance and opportunities for improvement.

• Partner with Category Managers and demand planners to align on inventory levels, days of supply, and turn goals specific to perishables.
• Support promotional, seasonal, and new item launch planning with accurate inventory planning and timing.
• Communicate sales and inventory risks to merchandising and leadership teams, especially for short-life products.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure freshness standards, inbound fill rate, and lead time performance.
• Work with inbound transportation teams to reduce freight costs, improve load utilization, and maintain cold chain integrity.
• Identify and act on opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce spoilage during transit or storage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory planning, demand forecasting, or replenishment, preferably with perishable goods.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and forecasting tools.
• Experience with cold chain logistics and perishables inventory management preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to influence store-level practices and drive adoption of systemic inventory tools.

• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Driving for Results
• Positive Approach

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible…