Supply Chain Solutions Analyst II, Continuous Improvement - Niagara Bottling

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.

Supply Chain Solutions Analyst II, Continuous Improvement

The Supply Chain Continuous Improvement (CI) team owns process and technology design initiatives within “Supply Chain Solutions” which is shaping the future of how the Supply Chain department operates. In CI, we design processes and systems that help decide how we plan, when inventory will be available, where we produce, and how much to produce or stock to fulfill orders. We support all Supply Chain functions: Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Raw Materials Planning and Production Planning to enable the department to keep our customers happy and yet maintain efficient operations.

The Supply Chain Analyst II, Continuous Improvement (CI) is responsible for supporting process improvement initiatives in one or more of the Supply Chain functions. He/she will build business cases for improvement projects, collaborate with Supply Chain stakeholders to brainstorm solutions and partner with Continuous Development (IT team) to operationalize technology-based business processes.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes Lean and Six Sigma techniques to analyze processes, identifies improvement opportunities and builds business cases.
• Develops process maps and other documents to illustrate current and future states of processes and train team members.
• Participates in design workshops aimed at brainstorming solutions.
• Develops decision support tools to facilitate quicker decision making and improve team member efficiency.

• Develops Business Requirements and Product Requirements documents for Technology improvements.
• Participates in software design discussions aimed at identifying the best solution to address business needs.
• Develops User Acceptance Test criteria and tests new functionality before it is deployed to production environments.
• Prepares Standard Operating Procedures, Business Process documents and slide decks for training team members on Supply Chain tools and software.
• Analyzes relevant data and KPIs and builds business cases for improvement projects.
• Advises Supply Chain leadership on methods and technologies that can support end to end optimization of the supply chain and sustain high performance.

Must be flexible to work at night or on weekends at times depending on the severity of the needs, so being on-call is necessary to support the production environment and keep operations running.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years  – Experience working in Consumer Goods or Food and Beverages industry
• 2 Years  – Experience in Technology Consulting or Product Management
  • Experience with an ERP software such as Oracle EBS, SAP, JD Edwards

             *Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years   – Experience working in Consumer Goods or Food and Beverages industry
  • 4 Years  – Experience in Technology Consulting or Product Management
    • Experience with an ERP software such as Oracle EBS, SAP, JD Edwards
    • Knowledge of machine learning and optimization techniques used for Supply Chain Planning

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Initiative-taking with a proven record of taking the initiative.
• Ability to execute with increased autonomy in role and scope.
• Ability to adjust and execute in a very dynamic and ever-changing environment.
• Ability to excel and deliver results working cross-functionally in a matrix environment.
• Ability to train others.
• High proficiency in MS Access & Excel
• Firsthand experience of using SQL
• Knowledge of Visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of Supply Chain and ERP software such as Oracle EBS, OTM, JDA, Logility etc.
• Ability to model and Supply Chain problems using Excel and other systems and recommend solutions.
• Solid understanding of one of more Supply Chain functions and ability to identify key areas of opportunity and leading changes.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in both positive and negative situations; Demonstrates ability to communicate well with other team members and with non-technical end users; Demonstrates refined and comprehensive presentation skills.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret intricate written information and data.

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents.
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects.
  • Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions.
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins.
  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success.
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer.
  • Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals.
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs, processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change.
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information.
  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates.
  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success.
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways.
• Empowered to be Great.
  • Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise.
  • Engages in long term talent planning.
  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports.
  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams.

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Information Technology/Business Analytics/Systems Engineering or another related field

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Supply Chain/Information Technology/Business Analytics/Systems Engineering or another related field

Certification/License:

• Required:           N/A
• Preferred:          APICS CPIM/CSCP, PMP

Foreign Language

• Required:           None Required
• Preferred:          None Required

Typical Compensation Range

$77,796.00 - $112,805.00 / Yearly

Benefits

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