Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Beverage

About the role

Join Niagara Bottling, a leading beverage manufacturer built on the mission of providing high-quality affordable beverages since 1963. Through innovation, collaboration, and a shared commitment to embracing adventure, we are revolutionizing the beverage manufacturing industry while creating opportunities for Team Members to make an impact. Together, we are connected by possibility.

About the role

The Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Beverage Raw Materials is a key member of the Supply Chain Planning organization supporting beverage manufacturing. The analyst is responsible for ensuring that the raw materials supply chain is continuously maintained, reducing spend and improving service.

They are also responsible for driving efficiency and optimization in the raw material planning processes by analyzing and enhancing existing procedures, implementing best practices, and spearheading automation and cost optimization initiatives. These responsibilities go beyond traditional supply chain management to improve overall supply chain performance.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate network inventory and component demand to make purchasing decisions over a 90-day period
• Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and supplier teams to address receiving issues and manage exceptions
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify reasons for supply chain inefficiencies such as scrap, excess inventory, and supply failures, and recommend data-driven cost-effective solutions
• Coordinate with IT teams to implement projects and establish EDI for suppliers to automate PO communications
• Create supplier inventory plans and inventory policies to ensure a smooth supply, minimize overall costs, and manage risk
• Ensure adherence to contractual requirements with vendors, inclusive of lead time, capacity, and volume
• Build supplier relations through frequent interactions with supplier base, incorporating supplier feedback into processes as warranted. Act as liaison between internal teams and vendor teams
• Work with Sales, Forecasting and FG planners to align on new item introductions, forecast opportunities, production updates, and other areas
• Work with suppliers to establish VMI process and practices inclusive of IT infrastructure to support
• Minimize corporate driven scrap by regularly assessing the age of raw materials and carrying out inventory rebalancing.
• Partner with procurement to develop annual supplier-specific sourcing plan, including alignment and supplier inventory build plan
• Make sure that all follow-ups are carried out promptly and that all communications are responded to within one business day.
• Regularly monitor Raw Material-related metrics to evaluate compliance with targets and take necessary measures as required.

Additional information

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 2 Years - Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
• 2 Years - Experience in Position
• 0 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Travels approximately 10%
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 4 Years - Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning, or similar function
• 4 Years - Experience in Position

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Track record of leadership
• Data-driven approach to problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriate
• Ability to tailor message to audience

Additional information

This position also embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
• Makes safety the number one priority
• Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
• Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
• Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
• Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
• Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
• Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
• Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
• Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
• Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
• Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
• Preferred:

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Excel, database development, Six Sigma

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: Elementary Proficiency in Spanish

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary $84,061.83 - $121,889.66 / Yearly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!
• *Los Angeles County applicants only Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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