Mgr Supply Chain Analytics Sr

 

Location: Brea HQ 

Exemption: Exempt 

 

OUR COMPANY:

Ventura Foods is a leading global manufacturer of branded and custom food products that proudly helps food providers in the U.S., Canada and more than 60 other countries earn a special place on consumers’ tables.  We do this by continually crafting custom dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, and other food solutions that exceed peoples’ expectations for great-tasting flavors and high-quality ingredients.

Headquartered in Brea, California, Ventura Foods operates 14 manufacturing facilities, 3 culinary centers, and numerous distribution centers across North America. When you work in our manufacturing and distribution facilities, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work.  As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you’re willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth, because you invest in ours.

Position Summary:

Senior Manager of Supply Chain Analytics, will play a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain operations through data-driven insights and strategic analytics. This leadership position requires a combination of analytical skills, managerial expertise, and a deep understanding of supply chain dynamics.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Cross Functional Collaboration.
• Collaborate with supply chain leader in executing a comprehensive strategy for integrating analytics into the supply chain management process.
• Collaborate with senior leadership within supply chain to align analytics initiatives with overall business objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to to align analytics initiatives with broader business goals.
• Data Management and Integration.
• Oversee the collection, validation, and integration of data from various sources within the supply chain.
• Implement data governance practices to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Advanced Analytics.
• Lead the development and implementation of advanced analytics models and utilize statistical modeling and advanced analytics to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Integration with IT.
• Act as a bridge between the analytics team and operational stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies in supply chain analytics and identify opportunities for their integration into the organization's processes.
• People Leadership.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of analysts and supply chain professionals.
• Mentor team and allocate work among analyst to regularly monitor and analyze performance data to identify areas for improvement and operational excellence.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience of 7+ years in a senior-level supply chain analytics.
• In-depth knowledge of supply chain processes, logistics, and inventory management preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with expertise in statistical analysis, data modeling, and predictive analytics.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in relevant analytics tools such as MicroStrategy
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL) is value add.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

 

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect is evident in our company culture and values. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

 

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.