Global Replenishment & Insights Manager

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

The Replenishment & Insights Manager will play a critical role in driving sales for both Walmart and Sam’s Club. This person will report to the SR. 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 le