Supply Chain Analyst

Smithfield Foods•Suffolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a motivated professional to join their Supply Chain team. This role will facilitate the distribution of Smithfield's products to customers and consumers. The Supply Chain Analyst will analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, and ensure product availability through Direct Store Delivery. The position is responsible for supporting company goals in analyzing business operations to minimize costs, maximize process efficiencies, and improve the customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years’ relevant experience in an analytical role; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Knowledge of supply chain process flow and customer relations from a supply chain perspective.
Excellent computer and technological skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point).
Strong working knowledge of Power Bi and SAP.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience preferred.
Structured Query Language (SQL) experience preferred.
Strong communication and organizational skills with experience involving customer contact, problem resolution, and related product knowledge.
Capable of learning new IT systems as tasking and management data needs evolve.
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Must display an aptitude and eagerness for learning and developing new business and technical skills quickly.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Show initiative.
Great attention to detail.
Capability to present data in a clear and concise manner to all levels of management.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

Engage in cross-departmental communication to support continuous supply chain improvement.
Analyze business results, track key targets, and provide reports to various teams.
Handle sales reporting, forecasting, and ad hoc analysis.
Lead key performance indicator reporting.
Mine data systems (SAP, SAP BW, Power BI, etc.) to create meaningful reports and metrics.
Provide detailed reports on top customer activity and track KPIs like Fill Rate and On-time delivery.
Collaborate with other departments to drive KPI performance and lead meetings with Sales and customers.
Develop processes to coordinate data shifts and analyze supply chain activities to identify issues and improve processes.
Present strategic recommendations to management and continually refine business processes.
Manage forecasting for sales channels.
Maintain customer master data.
Coordinate seasonal orders.
Support optimal shipping locations.
Participate in audit support roles.
Communicate critical concerns to senior leadership.
Manage distressed, donation, and tankage reporting.
Monitor performance against OTIF guidelines.
Create executive summaries and present updates to leadership.
Ensure compliance with logistics processes.

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.
Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
LinkedIn Learning access on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training.
Partnership with Guild supports continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs.
Leadership development initiatives.
Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
Relocation Package Available