Industrial Engineering & Capital Appropriation Budget Analyst

Champion Petfoods•Franklin, TN

About The Position

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Industrial Engineering & Capital Appropriation Budget Analyst to join our rapidly growing company. Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. Founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company. The IE / CAB analyst will oversee the process for delivering the Capital Appropriation Budget (CAB) and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement in budgeting and financial monitoring, including the adoption of innovative digital technologies. This position drives alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution through financial analysis and disciplined capital planning support. This role also supports Supply Network Design initiatives through analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and project coordination to help deliver network, capacity, and growth objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
3+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, engineering, or capital/project planning
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and provide practical recommendations
Effective communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills across functions and organizational levels
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting systems, with a continuous improvement and process-focused mindset

Responsibilities

Lead the CAB approval process and maintain regional CAB documentation templates
Prepare financial and project status reports for periodic, quarterly, and annual CAB processes
Act as PMO/project facilitator for capital projects, managing communications, timelines, and standard project artifacts (charters, Gantt charts, status reports)
Improve efficiency through automation, digital tools, and enhanced reporting solutions
Maintain CAB systems and ensure data accuracy across platforms including CapEx Alpha
Serve as the primary contact for CAB support requests and escalations
Coordinate cross-functional inputs from Finance, Engineering, and Site teams to support CAB decision-making
Ensure compliance with governance standards and approval thresholds for capital investments
Support brand and technology segments to help deliver brand objectives and align plans with Supply Network Design (SND) roadmaps
Provide input on new initiatives by assessing technical feasibility and financial considerations from a Supply perspective
Assist in evaluating Supply solutions for key projects and activities through data analysis and operational insights
Support site master planning activities aligned with SND priorities and brand growth strategies
Assist in the development and approval of capital investment projects, including preparation of governance documentation and key success metrics
Support continuous improvement initiatives for IE processes and ways of working