Sourcing Analyst

Krispy Kreme•Charlotte, IA

About The Position

Krispy Kreme’s Sourcing Analyst - Packaging will support the Global Packaging department through cost analytics, inventory reporting, and supplier performance to enable packaging sourcing decisions and accelerate near term savings. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, the ability to work cross functionally with internal and external partners, and an understanding of Supply Chain and Procurement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred
1 to 3+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, supply planning, or logistics preferred
Experience working with Third Party or outsourced distribution networks strongly preferred
Proficiency in ERP systems
Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, Data Modeling) and Power BI dashboard development required
Experience with procurement analytics, supplier scorecards, and ERP master-data management preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including seasonal and LTO-driven cycles

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory levels at 3PLs to ensure continuous availability of critical to shops packaging materials
Identify potential material constraints and recommend corrective actions (expedited orders, transfers, adjustments)
Create, manage, and track depletion plans for discontinued, slow-moving, or replaced packaging SKUs, ensuring depletion strategies minimize scrap, reduce cost, and maintain supply availability during transitions
Collaborate with suppliers, 3PL partners, and internal cross-functional teams to resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, or QA issues
Support package commercialization activities for new item launches, LTOs, and menu innovation projects.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement workflows, inventory accuracy, and 3PL processes
Build global spend analysis of the category and identify opportunities for improvement
Support Procurement Productivity projects to improve and reduce total material costs
Improve ingredient data integrity to support accurate ordering, planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Maintain accurate Oracle and Specification System item data, including item codes, specifications, vendor details, and sourcing regions
Coordinate item setup, specification readiness, supplier onboarding, and inventory transition plans.
Improve ingredient data integrity to support accurate ordering, planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Monitor key packaging commodity markets including paperboard, corrugate, resin, and freight indices.
Develop reporting and insights to support forecasting, budgeting, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
Maintain packaging sustainability data, support EPR reporting requirements, and provide analytics supporting recyclability, recycled content, and sustainability goals.
Support development and maintenance of the Packaging Master Data framework, including: Packaging taxonomy, Commodity codes, Naming conventions, Supplier master governance, Specification accuracy