Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, RM- Process & Performance

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Supply Chain Analyst 2, Raw Material Process and Performance is a key member within the Supply Chain Planning organization. This position is responsible for enhancing raw material supply planning processes and ensuring raw materials availability for production. The role collaborates with the IT, Continuous Improvement, Business Intelligence and Finished Goods Planning team to provide solutions and execute tasks, focusing on process improvement, KPI monitoring, and cost management.

Essential Functions

• Raw Materials Supply Planning & Network Management
  • Design and enhance inventory policy strategy aimed at right-sizing inventory and streamlining purchasing signals.
  • Create purchase cost optimization models for tiered pricing suppliers.
  • Develop infrastructure and guidelines for raw materials vendor managed inventory (VMI) programs, including Min/Max levels.
  • Establish and socialize supplier "Total Cost of Ownership" measurement and incorporate it into supplier selection and sourcing processes.
  • Formalize an artwork transition management process, including a regularly published scrap avoidance metric.
• Process Improvement and Automation
  • Support efforts for enhancing raw material supply planning by leveraging AI applications as well as leading associated change management with operational teams.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert to optimize existing planning systems and facilitate the integration of new planning systems.
  • Develop and enhance processes for the purchasing team with the intent of automation, systematization, and alignment with other departments.
  • Gather and develop requirements for process implementation and IT initiatives.
  • Possess a strong understanding of systems, preferably with a background in Oracle. Understanding technology and IT limitations is critical for managing improvement projects
  • Ability to lead technology integration with suppliers' supply chains.
• Procure-to-Pay Enhancement
  • In partnership with IT and CI teams, establish and implement supplier collaboration platforms across Niagara supplier base to streamline PO communication and exception management.
  • Develop a holistic approach for supplier performance measurement and management across all raw material categories.
• Travels approximately 10%

• 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 Field or similar manufacturing environment

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Experience as a supply chain analyst for a manufacturing supply chain.

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks based on business needs.
• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team, peers, and leaders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel.

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

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
  • Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
  • Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be Great
  • Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
  • Engages in long term talent planning
  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

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

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

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Six Sigma, APICS

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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