ASSORTMENT / DISCONTINUED NOTICE # 1
Updating who these notices are sent to:
• My Company in main navigation
• Supplier Management
• People tab
• Select a current user or create a new contact
• Select Discontinue Product under Notification Types
The notification includes an attached excel document of the products that have been subject to inventory changes per distribution center, sales, POD, sell by date and reason for this assortment change.
1. Receiving Assortment Notices: When you receive an assortment notice( example below) from assortments @ kehe. com, be sure to acknowledge that you are the contact to receive these notices or email your CM immediately!
2. Assess the Cause: Next, assess from the items and reasons if this notice was driven by a distribution loss( retailer disco of your item) or a KeHE sku rationing.
3. Contact Retailers: Contact your key retailers in the DC for that notice to find out both by confirming placement and ongoing commitment or movement! ** Copy the CM and Account Manager **
4. Contact KeHE AM: Ask the KeHE Account Manager if that Retailer is still including your item on the planogram, and that you received this notice of assortment discontinuation and see if they will submit an AOM( automated order manifest) to reload demand to keep the item active.
5. Reach Out for Placement: If the Account Manager tells you that your item was disco’ d by the Retailer; you can reach out to other Account Managers for placement of the item too. You should also follow up with that key retailer if they keep it active and are committed to draw down inventory over the next 30-45 days.
HELPFUL TIPS:
• Notices come with a 30-day advance notice. If you act and can confirm or gain placement, any one of our Account Managers can keep the item through the KeHE AOM process.
• Always remember to acknowledge the assortment as you must do this to receive the final notice on inventory. If that never comes, then you know the item was saved. If it does, decide if you want to pick up, donate or destroy.
• Excess Inventory: Try working with the Regional Promotions team to run“ Limited Time Deal” program to flush out the surplus.
• Opportunities: Inquire with your Supply Chain buyer to see if there are any transfer opportunities( This is limited and has a fee).
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