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The J.M. Smucker Co. · 5 hours ago

Lead Analyst, Supply Chain Initiatives

Orrville, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

The J.M. Smucker Co. is a company focused on supply chain optimization and transformation. They are seeking a Lead Analyst to use modeling tools to enhance distribution networks and recommend sourcing shifts based on data analysis.

ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing

Responsibilities

Supply Chain Transformation – Ideate savings initiatives, project management, and liaison for actuals reporting through various data visualization tools

Network Optimization – analyze supply network to identify cost saving initiatives

Greenfield/Brownfield Analysis, Scenario building

Supports distribution budget process – annual and quarterly planning

Support transportation procurement with volume information & planning

BCP Support – Coordinates cross functional business continuity inventory build plans

Support sourcing changes to manage operational/capacity constraints

Analyze customer or production sourcing change requests with respect to transportation, warehouse, and service impacts

Keeps confidential and sensitive information secure

Qualification

Supply Chain ExperienceAnalytical CapabilityOptimization ToolsCross Functional KnowledgeReporting ToolsCommunicationCollaborative ApproachStrategic Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree

3+ years of Supply chain experience (Transportation, Logistics or Warehousing)

Strong analytical capability to analyze complex problems that involve large amounts of data and multiple solutions

Ability to understand complicated optimization tools and processes

Strong communication (oral and written)

Collaborative approach-this role must effectively interface with multiple internal functions as well as external suppliers

Strategic thinking (with general business acumen) while working with detailed data set

Preferred

Cross functional knowledge of CPG Supply Chain systems and KPIs including Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution, Order Management and Delivery (Smucker supply chain preferred) is a strength

Familiarity with reporting tools such as Coupa (Supply Chain Guru/Data Guru), Spotfire & Tableau