Supply Chain Operations Systems Specialist

Purple Carrot•Chicago, IL

2d•$63,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Supply Chain Operations Systems Specialist to join our mission-driven team. As an integral part of the Supply Chain department, you will join forces with the Category Manager (to whom you will also report) in our continued effort to inspire people to eat more plants! We are looking for candidates who are passionate about process excellence, data integrity, and solving operational challenges through systems and workflow improvements. This position will play an important role in supporting the systems and processes that power Purple Carrot’s sourcing, menu planning, inventory, and fulfillment operations, ensuring data accuracy and reliable execution across the business. As the Supply Chain Operations Systems Specialist, you will be focused on owning and maintaining core supply chain systems and workflows, supporting recurring operational processes, troubleshooting issues, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. We greatly thank all applicants; however, only those under serious consideration will be contacted.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in a systems operations, operations analyst, supply chain operations, or similar role
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Strong experience with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
Experience with ERP systems (Fishbowl or similar) and operational databases
Experience with SQL/MySQL
Experience with Google Apps Script or similar automation tools
Experience with Looker, LookML, or other BI/reporting tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally
Able to commute to our fulfillment partner located in the Chicago Stockyards Industrial Park

Nice To Haves

Experience with Galley or similar menu planning or recipe management systems.
Familiarity with supply chain, procurement, inventory, food operations, or menu planning processes, including the use of project management tools such as Asana.
Ability to balance hands-on execution with a continuous improvement mindset.
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership with minimal oversight.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Passion for food and plant-based products is a plus

Responsibilities

Support and execute critical data and workflow processes across Purple Carrot’s supply chain systems (Fishbowl ERP, Galley Menu Planner, Google Sheets, Excel, Apps Script, Looker, SQL tools)
Manage data flow across systems, including imports, exports, updates, and reconciliations, with a strong focus on data integrity.
Own recurring BOM and recipe workflows for weekly meal kits and prepared meals, ensuring accurate data transfer between Galley and Fishbowl.
Maintain and enhance spreadsheet- and script-based workflows that support menu planning, ingredient and item setup, unit-of-measure conversions, and other cross-functional supply chain processes.
Investigate discrepancies, troubleshoot system and workflow issues, and perform root-cause analysis to resolve errors before they impact downstream operations.
Serve as a subject matter expert for core Supply Chain tools and support internal users across Operations, Culinary, Procurement, and related teams.
Build and maintain reporting and dashboards (Fishbowl, Looker) to support visibility and decision-making.
Support the setup and maintenance of core item, vendor, pricing, ingredient, and packaging data in Fishbowl and related systems to ensure operational and financial processes are supported by reliable, well-maintained data.
Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as necessary.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
FSA
life insurance
matching retirement plan
generous and flexible paid time off
Purple Carrot box delivery credits
professional development
the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!