Supply Chain Planning Analyst
Employment Type:Permanent
Job Location:Fairfield CT , 06825
Job Function:

 

 

DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

Provides customers with the freshest product while maintaining order fill standards and meeting company inventory goals. Develop and implement production plans that optimize the supply chain (people, machines, and systems).  

SUMMARY:  The Supply Chain Planning Analyst will support the Director with the operations of master data, planning, scheduling, tea/ingredient inventory management and reporting.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate in Supply Chain process improvement projects.
  • Document Supply Chain processes and procedures
  • Support the Supply Chain team by performing cross functional duties within planning, master data, scheduling, and tea/ingredient management.
  • Provide support for system related projects such as ERP software or a document management tool.
  • Resource for Supply Chain team members as needed.
  • Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by the Director of Supply Chain Planning.

 

Skills Required

  • Eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover.
  • Detail-oriented who possesses strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrates a methodical approach to all work.
  • An analytical thinker that uses logic to identify opportunities, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems.
  • Data-driven who can organize, explore, and synthesize unstructured data into actionable insights to better inform operational decision-making.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization.
  • Inquisitive with a desire to understand how things work, why they work the way they do, and consistently challenge the status quo.
  • Must be an excellent communicator who can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
Job Requirement:

 

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
  • APICS Certification a plus.
  • 2-4 years in supply chain in a high-volume CPG company preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with ERP systems, databases, and Microsoft Excel.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Up to 10% as needed.