Sr. Supply Chain Planning Analyst, Beverage

Niagara Water•Diamond Bar, CA

18h

About The Position

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. Sr. Supply Chain Planning Analyst, Beverage The Sr. Beverage Planning Analyst is a functional lead within the Beverage Supply Chain team responsible for driving alignment and improvement opportunities through functional planning across a region within our beverage business. They are responsible for driving process improvement, support to the RM replenishment and FG scheduling process, and providing overview of key business processes for leadership. They work hand in hand with our sales team, S&OP team, customers, manufacturing partners, and project management and engineering teams. They hold responsibilities with both internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to drive action and alignment. Essential Functions Oversees the process of balancing supply and demand over a multi-week horizon for the assigned region consisting of multiple manufacturing and 3PL sites. Execute production run strategies that fulfill Niagara’s goals of maximizing asset utilization and driving value to our customers. Collaborates with sales, customers, and mfg. to create production strategies in support of servicing our customers. Provide oversight to publishing of the master plans to the organization and its customers and ensure a high quality of data outputs. Provide analysis around inventory budgeting and changeover cadence to determine optimal balance between holding and changeover costs to maintain service Maintain a high standard of internal customer service using effective communication and prompt responses to all levels of personnel within the organization. Manages non-optimal sourcing strategies by reducing cost while meeting service goals. Ensures high warehouse utilization by partnering with internal logistics and plants to understand storage capacities and ensure system values are updated. 3PL management by strategizing cost optimal product mix and controlling planned vs actual flow. Oversees the process of balancing supply and demand of raw materials developing and developing site level supply plans for all Niagara domestic sites. Works to develop raw material supply solutions that fulfill the flexibility of customer demand. Works cross-functionally to monitor and maintain inventory budgets along with network partners. Monitor shifts in demand across the network and proactively adjust network raw material supply plans accordingly, ensuring supply continuity at all times. Must anticipate and communicate any updates or change in needs/constraints. 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.

Requirements

4 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
0 Years – Experience in Position experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and organization
Data-driven approach to problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Knowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriate
Ability to tailor message to audience
Bachelor's Degree in in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

Nice To Haves

6 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
2 Years – Experience in Position experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Oversees the process of balancing supply and demand over a multi-week horizon for the assigned region consisting of multiple manufacturing and 3PL sites.
Execute production run strategies that fulfill Niagara’s goals of maximizing asset utilization and driving value to our customers.
Collaborates with sales, customers, and mfg. to create production strategies in support of servicing our customers.
Provide oversight to publishing of the master plans to the organization and its customers and ensure a high quality of data outputs.
Provide analysis around inventory budgeting and changeover cadence to determine optimal balance between holding and changeover costs to maintain service
Maintain a high standard of internal customer service using effective communication and prompt responses to all levels of personnel within the organization.
Manages non-optimal sourcing strategies by reducing cost while meeting service goals.
Ensures high warehouse utilization by partnering with internal logistics and plants to understand storage capacities and ensure system values are updated.
3PL management by strategizing cost optimal product mix and controlling planned vs actual flow.
Oversees the process of balancing supply and demand of raw materials developing and developing site level supply plans for all Niagara domestic sites.
Works to develop raw material supply solutions that fulfill the flexibility of customer demand.
Works cross-functionally to monitor and maintain inventory budgets along with network partners.
Monitor shifts in demand across the network and proactively adjust network raw material supply plans accordingly, ensuring supply continuity at all times.
Must anticipate and communicate any updates or change in needs/constraints.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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