Supply Chain Demand Analyst

1. The Role: Overall Purpose

The Supply Chain Demand Analyst will oversee all functions related to ingredient demand and supply throughout Pret a Manger’s North American Supply Chain. Primary responsibility will be to ensure that we have the right products in the right places at the right time. This role on the US Commercial Team is critical in the delivery of key commercial and food objectives against the US growth plan. This role will be instrumental in strengthening the Pret supply chain, ensuring our shop orders are fulfilled and our customers have a full assortment of delicious food and drinks to enjoy.

2. Scope of Role

Working cross functionally with Food, QA, Buying, Finance, Operations and Marketing teams as well as externally with manufacturers and distributors, this role will be a strategic asset to the organization, allowing Pret to strike the right balance between achieving sales targets and mitigating risk.

3. Core Responsibilities

Forecast and Demand Planning

Develop forecast models for new and existing ingredients, utilizing the most appropriate models and tolerances depending on strategic value by ingredient
Liaise with franchise partners to develop forecasts for new markets and closely monitor performance
Report on forecast performance on a weekly basis
Determine ways to improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias, and implement changes as needed

Inventory and Supply Planning

Manage risk of liability on aged and obsolete inventory and work proactively with external and cross functional partners to mitigate risk
In conjunction with Logistics Manager, find cost savings for franchise partners by reviewing shipment data to find efficiencies
Develop and maintain ingredient list by market to identify sources and assure compliance
Compare multi-level inventory reports to forecast and work cross functionally to manage any issues
Communication and Operations
Develop communications for shops and partners related to inventory and forecast challenges
Manage communication with Distributors and Manufacturers to ensure proper preparation is in place for product launches

4. Additional Responsibilities

Undertaking additional departmental projects on an ad-hoc basis
Occasional travel
Attend the required number of Buddy Days in a designated shop

5. Pret Behaviors

Passion Great Execution
Clear Talking Open to Change
Team Working One Pret

6. Essential Skills / Knowledge

Intricate knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools and forecasting processes
Advanced Excel skills
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent attention to detail
Highly organized with good problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with Shops and Support Center teams
Ability to plan, prioritize and multitask
Good project management skills
Capable of working independently

7. Required experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance or Engineering preferred
2-4 years experience in demand planning, preferably within the food service industry

About Pret:

Pret a Manger is an international on-the-go food and drink retailer founded by Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham in 1986 with the idea of bringing quality, fresh food and coffee and a personal service to a stagnant and uninspiring British industry.

35 years on, Pret now runs almost 500 shops across the UK, France, USA, and Hong Kong, with additional shops run by franchise partners in US airports, UK service stations, Dubai, Singapore and several European cities. The global business now has a (pre-covid 19) global turnover of c. £1bn, with an EBITDA of c. £100m. In 2018, the international private equity group Bridgepoint sold Pret for a reported £1.5bn to the privately held, German investment conglomerate JAB Holding. JAB holds investments in a number of highly successful consumer brands including COTY, Dr Pepper, Bally and Krispy Kreme, as well as having a significant interest in global coffee brands and a minority stake in the consumer products company Reckitt Benckiser. JAB has pledged major support to help scale the Pret brand internationally. As well as the inevitable opening of new shops around the world, Pret plans a significant digital and technology transformation.

Compensation: $85,000 + 20% bonus potential

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401K retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company sponsored Life Insurance + STD and LTD offerings
• Child Bonding Leave
• The Pret Academy, which supports the training and development for our wonderful people
• Quarterly nationwide team events
• Free breakfast and lunch when working – including generous discounts when you’re not
• Transit program, FSA and HSAs available
• A friendly, fun, and fast paced environment with passionate teams to work with
• Pet Insurance

About Pret:
Pret works a little like a restaurant. We build kitchens in every shop. We don’t use ‘sell-by’ dates because at the end of every day we offer our unsold food to charity rather than keeping it to sell the next day. We love making fresh, delicious food, and our milk and coffee is 100% organic. Our people are the key to our success, so we are keen to give all of Team Pret the opportunity to develop through the Pret Academy, which ensures the right training, development and support for our wonderful people.
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