Simmons Foods · 4 days ago
Network Optimization Analyst (Commercial Planning)
Rogers, Arkansas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSimmons Foods is a leading company in the consumer packaged goods industry, and they are seeking a Network Optimization Analyst to enhance their supply chain and commercial strategies. The role involves analyzing data to deliver insights that improve customer service and network efficiency while collaborating with various teams to drive strategic initiatives.
Food and BeverageManufacturingNutrition
Responsibilities
Translate complex datasets into clear, commercially relevant insights that guide decision-making across sales, customer service, supply chain, and operations
Highlight trade-offs between cost, service, and growth opportunities to optimize business outcomes
Develop fact-based insights and recommendations from large data sets in a concise and compelling manner
Evaluate the utilization, cost, and service effectiveness of the manufacturing and distribution network
Model alternative scenarios, forecast impacts, and recommend strategies that enhance resilience, reduce costs, and unlock growth opportunities
Conduct operational analysis and identify trends, inefficiencies, and bottlenecks in areas such as production, transportation, and inventory
Perform root cause investigations, quantify opportunities, and provide recommendations that reduce costs, enhance service levels, and support business agility
Partner with senior leadership and peers across Sales, Marketing, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to ensure visibility into business performance aligns with cross-functional needs
Maintain and cultivate strong relationships across the organization
Participate in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinate work to ensure best practices with all team members
Accept responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways to achieve synergy within the larger organization
Familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understand the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems
Communicate with Customers, Vendors, or Employees via telephone, in person, and/or electronic mail
Travel as needed; to and from multiple facilities, sometimes requiring overnight stays
Qualification
Required
2-3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, business intelligence, process engineering, or other relevant areas
Experience with data warehouses, data modeling, and data visualization tools such as Tableau
Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent training or 4 years related experience
High velocity consumer packaged goods, manufacturing, warehousing, or retail background
Company
Simmons Foods
Simmons Foods manufactures and supplies poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Jackson
Chief Operating Officer
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