Senior Network Optimization Analyst

Smithfield Foods•Suffolk, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As a Senior Network Optimization Analyst, you will be responsible for creating and developing basic network optimization models and identifying and implementing business process improvement opportunities across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will frequently interact with our business and leadership teams regarding key projects and initiatives in Distribution, Transportation, Product Supply and Customer Success. You will also be involved in ad hoc analysis of large datasets to quickly provide insight into the business opportunities, primarily those related to our multi-billion dollar supply chain network! This is a newly created role designed to support our business operations with a mix of network optimization analysis, logistics, project management and continuous improvement!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or Data Analytics or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Proficient in advanced features of Excel.
Skilled with MS SQL, Alteryx or equivalent relational database technologies required.
Adept in understanding Supply Chain functions and Logistics Operations
Strong planning, organization, and execution skills.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently and work well under tight timelines.
Ability to quickly learn and apply new technology and business logic.
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with superb attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well both independently and collaborate with other in a fast-paced and rapidly changing and ambiguous environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Llamasoft Data Guru and Supply Chain Guru experience

Responsibilities

Create Supply Chain Optimization models for hypothetical requests.
Analyze and provide recommendations on business processes improvements and optimization.
Collect voice of customer information, create model and report out modeling results to key Supply Chain stakeholders.
Independently identify transportation, warehousing, and plant operational cost network savings opportunities based on current and future constraints.
Support process improvement projects resulting from network analytics.
Function as an analytics analyst for assigned functions by executing standard reports and running / maintaining ad hoc queries to support complex decision making.
Support continuous efforts to improve processes, increase data integrity, and provide quality customer service to our business partners.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure strong understanding of the methodology behind all calculations.
Provide comprehensive fact-based analytics to support and/or identify opportunities to impact operational results, make changes to processes, and support strategic initiatives.
Support process improvement projects resulting from network analytics to increase performance and/or minimize costs.

Benefits

Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
Out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
Comprehensive training and professional development programs
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
Tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
Leadership development initiatives
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children
Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.