Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Analyst Customer Supply Chain - Vendor Managed Inventory
Req Id:  2365
Work Model:  Remote
Company:  Altria Group Distribution Company
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Job Description: 

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Are you ready to shape the future of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) strategy and analytics? Join our VMI team as a Senior Analyst, Customer Supply Chain (VMI), where you’ll play a critical role in advancing forecasting, replenishment strategy, and analytics capabilities for our VMI customers.

 

In this role you’ll blend analytical skill, strategic thinking, and supply chain expertise to strengthen inventory health, enhance operational performance, and unlock long term business value. If you are data driven and future focused, comfortable moving beyond daily execution to influence strategic decisions across internal and external partners, this is the role for you.

 

Please note: Eligible candidates must be able to work East Coast business hours to ensure alignment with team and customer needs.

What You'll Own and Drive:

  • Strategic Forecasting & Replenishment: Provide strategic oversight of forecasting by interpreting emerging patterns and trends to influence long‑term planning and VMI replenishment strategies.
  • Analytics, Systems & Continuous Improvement: Influence system enhancements by shaping requirements, validating improvements, strengthening forecasting, analytics, and replenishment capabilities.
  • Business Value & Innovation: Identify, evaluate, and implement strategic business opportunities that drive value, operational efficiency, and partnership growth for VMI customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Continuously improve VMI forecasting processes and apply insights to guide and execute daily replenishment activities for VMI customers.
  • Lead supply chain readiness strategy for new product launches and expansions, ensuring forecasting, inventory positioning, and replenishment activities align with overall business objectives.
  • Evolve VMI KPIs, performance metrics, and dashboard reporting to deliver meaningful insights and ad‑hoc analysis that supports data driven decision making.
  • Contribute to special projects and cross‑functional initiatives that advance supply chain strategy and business priorities.
  • Represent VMI in cross-functional initiatives between Customer Supply Chain and AGDC.
  • Promote a culture of engagement, collaboration, and inclusion while modeling inclusive behaviors and forward‑thinking leadership.

What We're Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Business Management with a focus in Supply Chain or Logistics preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in supply chain, forecasting, inventory management, or a related field.
  • Experience with advanced forecasting methodologies or predictive analytics.
  • Experience with SAP, Blue Yonder, or comparable supply chain fulfillment systems.
  • Familiarity with visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capabilities, with the ability to synthesize complex data, uncover patterns and root causes, and drive informed decisions.
  • Proven ability to translate complex analytics into clear, actionable business insights and recommendations that influence strategy, execution, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership in continuous improvement or process innovation, including identifying opportunities, challenging existing approaches, and driving meaningful change.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate insights, influence outcomes, and partner effectively across teams and organizational levels.
  • Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with operational execution, exercising sound judgment and adaptability in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
  • Ability to work East Coast business hours regardless of location.

 

 

 

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $91,500.00 - $132,750.00.    

 

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

 

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

  • Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
  • Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
  • A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
  • Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus
  • A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
  • Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
  • Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
  • Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
  • A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference

 

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

 

 

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.

Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn.