Job Description
Your Opportunity as the Lead Analyst, Supply Chain Initiatives
This role uses various modeling tools and techniques to optimize all JMS Distribution Networks including frozen, legacy dry, and sweet baked snacks distribution, and Canada manufacturing locations.. Interpret outputs of scenario data to recommend and/or implement small- or large-scale sourcing shifts.
Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires
In this role you will:
Supply Chain Transformation - Ideate savings initiatives, project management, and liaison for actuals reporting through various data visualization tools
Network Optimization - analyze supply network to identify cost saving initiatives
Greenfield/Brownfield Analysis, Scenario building
Supports distribution budget process - annual and quarterly planning
Support transportation procurement with volume information & planning
BCP Support - Coordinates cross functional business continuity inventory build plans.
Support sourcing changes to manage operational/capacity constraints
Analyze customer or production sourcing change requests with respect to transportation, warehouse, and service impacts
Keeps confidential and sensitive information secure
The Right Role for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
3+ years of Supply chain experience (Transportation, Logistics or Warehousing).
Strong analytical capability to analyze complex problems that involve large amounts of data and multiple solutions
Ability to understand complicated optimization tools and processes
Strong communication (oral and written)
Collaborative approach-this role must effectively interface with multiple internal functions as well as external suppliers
Strategic thinking (with general business acumen) while working with detailed data set
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Cross functional knowledge of CPG Supply Chain systems and KPIs including Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Order Management and Delivery (Smucker supply chain preferred) is a strength
Familiarity with reporting tools such as Coupa (Supply Chain Guru/Data Guru), Spotfire & Tableau
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
