Job Description

Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success.  As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.
 

Customer Supply Chain Manager: Walmart / Club / Value Channel (Northwest AR, Remote Work from Home)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The person in this position:

• Oversees the management of proper placement of 70+ items in 70+ Walmart/Sam’s DCs. This person will work closely with the growing Walmart dotcom business as well.
• Monitor KPIs (in-stock %, fill rate, on-time delivery) and drive issue resolution.
• Develop and implement strategies while working with the broader team, to creates solutions by minimizing excess stock, increasing productivity, and reduce customer fines.
• Develops forecasting tools and data analytics to predict customer demand accurately, adjusting plans as necessary to align with market trends.
• Manages item level forecasts and inputs in internal systems.
• Use Retail Link, Scintilla, and other reporting tools to analyze performance trends, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Manages Project Gigaton survey.
• Assists with additional club and value customers’ forecasting and supply chain needs.
• Assists customer service team with MABD changes and appointment scheduling.
• Leads Monthly SQEP status meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply Chain, Analytics or a related discipline.
• Retail Link experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and generate cooperation.
• Solid multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently.
• Strong sense of accountability, initiative taking, integrity and maturity.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations under pressure.
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel and general computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• 5+ years in supply chain management, with a focus on forecasting, replenishment, and analytics.

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.  This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.