[Remote] Senior Analyst Supply Chain Optimization

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company is a large baking company with a nationwide workforce producing and distributing branded bakery products. The Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Optimization will optimize inventory and supply management for the Fresh Breadbox program, monitor demand, maintain production plans and stock levels, and support supply chain performance across multiple bakeries and distribution centers. Responsibilities • Plan inventory to determine appropriate levels, taking corrective action when inventory position is long or short • Schedule finished goods production and develop monthly purchase plans for assigned product groups. Supply recommendations are based upon scheduling parameters and system settings that are developed and maintained to support sales goals, financial inventory targets and meet shelf-life guarantees to the customers • Coordinate activity that impacts reputed company ability to maintain sufficient product supply, ensuring communication with Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, and other internal customers • Responsible for analysis of seasonal inventory builds by examining manufacturing capacity and understanding customer needs • Lead S&OP process and model scenarios to understand the impact of supply and demand fluctuations • Assist with new product launches to ensure product is available on-time from an inventory management perspective • Responsible for portfolio service levels by analyzing root causes of shortages for future prevention • Coordinate replenishment of finished goods inventory across both corporate and 3rd party distribution centers • Reconcile and maintain inventory accuracy between Bakehouse systems and 3PL WMS • Proactively implement processes, platforms, and tools to improve operational effectiveness and inventory accuracy Skills • The Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Optimization role requires a unique combination of strategic and tactical skills that will enable the successful candidate to significantly impact the company's transformation and projected growth • The successful candidate will have a proven track record in delivering insight with a firm grounding in analytical thinking and planning for multiple locations • The candidate must also demonstrate strong collaboration and clear communication to meet deliverables • Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills • Ability to work effectively and creatively in an independent resource environment • Detail orientated, organized, reliable, resourceful with a relentless focus on outcomes • Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize under pressure • Excellent consultative skills and the ability to work cross-functionally and with all levels of the organization • Capable leadership and communication skills concentrated on data gathering, meeting facilitation, and data dissemination • Rational decision-making, negotiating and influencing skills • An analytical work style • Accountability, initiative, integrity, and maturity • System skills to manage demand planning tasks using planning applications, ERP, and data warehousing/ancillary systems (reputed company Cloud base Planning & ERP systems) • Strong project management and communication skills concentrated on data gathering and dissemination • Detailed and result-orientated project management on several projects at the same time • Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload • 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain optimization —preferably in food and beverage sector • Business or Operations experience, with solid quantitative skills • Candidate must have a practical business background, including management principles in resource allocation, strategic planning, collaboration, production, and exposure to various replenishment models • Working knowledge of reputed company, food manufacturing and supply chain • Detailed knowledge of logistics and planning/inventory management processes • reputed company office (Outlook, Word, Advanced Excel, Power Point, Intermediate Access) • Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business-related field required • Preferrable applicable certifications: Six reputed company, APICS; CPIM/CSCP • Specialized studies in forecasting, modeling, data mining, and/or statistics are highly preferred Benefits • Annual Bonus Eligibility • Comprehensive Benefits Package • Paid Time Off • 401k & Company Match Company Overview • Have you ever started your morning with a Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or bitten into the perfect slice of Sara Lee® reputed company? Do you break open a fresh box of Entenmann’s® donuts at f