Now Hiring - Carpenter Co. - Sales Analyst, Consumer Products in Richmond, VA

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Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you! Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Sales Analyst at our Corporate office in Richmond, Virginia. This position is responsible for evaluating and identifying trends in sales by analyzing industry and customer data and developing strategies that improve sales productivity. Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. As the Sales Analyst, you will be expected to build and maintain business relationships with Consumer Products clients through prospecting, planning and effective communication. Your additional responsibilities as Sales Analyst will include: * Retail Link Site Administrator * Provide documentation and ongoing educational support to the plants who use Retail Link * Submit NOVA Tickets to edit POs: cancel Line items or POs we cannot ship, extend MABD, etc. * Work with Compliance to order product samples for require product testing (Annual & New Item). * Cost Change Scenario - submit cost changes for existing items as needed for Buyer approval * Supplier One - Submit New Item Set up Omni channel, help manage content, photography, as needed thru Salsify. * Support new items in quote management system and maintain log. * Update Duns Report & Certificate of Insurance annually. * Weekly reporting to Replenishment Managers if in stock numbers are below expectation. Develop CAP. * Weekly reporting to sales teams (Sales, Inventory, In Stock). Support with analysis, and recommendations. * Understand Scintilla (Report Builder, Insights, Shopper Behavior, Customer Perception, Digital Landscape) * Participate in Bi weekly Walmart Replenishment & Sales meetings. * Run queries to report sales, returns, receiving, and forecast demand planning * Monthly / Weekly forecasting utilizing (Ladder Plan Report) for Walmart Stores and [please apply online] * Submit Tickets as needed to cancel or adjust assigned loads, report carrier no shows, document edits to POs * Communicate with the plants to help resolve freight flow issues * TSCP (Walmart Transportation App) * Pull and distribute Routing Status reports by plant as needed if plant staff is out of office * Report all carrier No Shows (as reported by plants) * Reconfirm all adjusted POs for new routing assignment in the event we have to reduce order quantity or extend MABD. * Work with replenishment manager to adjust orders as needed. Skills/ Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Marketing * 3+ years of experience in sales analysis * Proficient in, or preferred understanding of Scintilla, Supplier One, Item 360, and Nova * Strong communication and presentation skills * Strong analytical and problem solving skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office suite * Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams * Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills C arpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic. Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment. Experience Preferred * 3 year(s): Scintilla, Supplier One, Item 360, and Nova * 3 year(s): Sales analysis Education Preferred * Bachelors or better Skills Preferred * Microsoft Word * Microsoft Excel Behaviors Preferred * Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject * Team Player: Works well as a member of a group * Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Preferred * Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help * Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks * Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.