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
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 .
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 .
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 “ Late Breaking 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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