Summary of Position
This individual is a member of the Supply Chain & Operations team holding the key responsibility of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to our supply chain operations to help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure that our operations run smoothly. This individual will help monitor and evaluate supply chain activities by designing and maintaining reports, identifying key patterns and bottlenecks in processes, and providing recommendations to optimize inventory, reduce lead times, and manage supplier relationships more effectively.
Essential Job Duties
- Gather, cleanse, and integrate data from various internal and external sources, including ERP systems and co-manufacturer inventory reports.
- Perform trend analysis and identify potential issues in supply chain operations, such as inventory shortages, supply delays, and inefficiencies.
- Use historical data and forecasts to develop demand forecasts, ensuring optimal inventory levels and reducing stockouts or overstock situations.
- Monitor raw material inventory levels and establish safety stock requirements to minimize disruptions.
- Optimize purchasing strategies by evaluating pack sizes, minimum order quantities, and pricing from manufacturers to maximize efficiency.
- Assist with investigations into supply chain disruptions, delays, or inefficiencies, and provide data-driven solutions to resolve root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Conduct analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings on raw ingredients and ensure cost remains competitive.
- Plan resolution for obsolete, expiring or overstock raw ingredients.
- Support secondary sourcing initiatives to identify alternative raw material sources to drive supply chain resilience.
- Develop and maintain supply chain dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators.
- Design PowerBI reports to support the operations team in enhancing workflow efficiency and overall performance.
- Create ad-hoc reports and data visualizations for senior management to facilitate decision-making.
- Provide support for special projects or management inquiries that require in-depth data analysis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business analytics, data science, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in a supply chain role with proven experience in data analytics.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, etc.) and data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Proficient in MS office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights effectively.
- Solid understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management and procurement processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Proven ability to independently manage tight deadlines, stay organized, and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to remain in a stationary sitting position 75% of the time.
- Ability to work collaboratively and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Ability to observe details at close range.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP systems is highly valuable.
- Experience with AI and machine learning techniques for data analysis, including predictive modeling and automation of data-driven insights is a plus.
- Experience in the Food and Beverage industry is a plus.
Working Conditions
- Office setting
- Hybrid schedule
Pay range: **** $70,000 - $95,000
The salary range listed represents the expected earnings for this role. The low end of the range reflects the starting salary for candidates with less experience or qualifications that meet the basic requirements for the position. The high end of the range reflects potential earnings for candidates with extensive experience, specialized skills, or qualifications above the standard requirements for the role
Benefits
- 401k company contribution + match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care
- FSA and HSA account
- Generous PTO + sick time
- Onsite gym
- Parental leave
- Life and disability insurance