Senior Analyst, Supply Chain

ABOUT KATE FARMS

Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition. 

Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst will own all Supply Chain data and data analysis.  They will be responsible for cleaning and analyzing data, as well as reporting on key performance indicators (KPI’s) and identifying areas for improvement.  The KPI’s will include customer service, warehouse performance, manufacturing supplier performance, customer and supplier contract adherence, cost of goods sold, production schedule adherence, manufacturer and warehouse capacity tracking, and forecast accuracy. 

In addition, they will work closely with Procurement and Finance to identify areas of opportunity for cost reductions, and develop and implement plans to exceed gross margin and EBITDA targets.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Data analysis:

Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets related to inventory levels, supplier performance, transportation costs, and customer demand to identify trends and patterns. 

Performance metrics:

Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead times, on-time delivery rates, inventory turnover, and cost per unit to measure supply chain efficiency. 

Cost optimization:

Identifying opportunities to reduce costs throughout the supply chain and provide data to the CS&IL and Procurement teams to support negotiations and optimization of transportation routes and inventory levels. 

Demand forecasting:

Utilizing statistical models to predict future demand and ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained. 

Risk management:

Identifying potential disruptions in the supply chain, such as supplier delays or natural disasters, and developing mitigation strategies. 

Process improvement:

Analyzing current supply chain processes and recommending improvements to streamline operations and eliminate inefficiencies. 

Collaboration:

Working with cross-functional teams including procurement, operations, sales, and logistics to implement supply chain improvements. 

Reporting and presentation:

Creating comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management. 

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO

·        Has a bachelor’s degree in a Supply Chain related field, Statistics, or equivalent. 

·        Has excellent data manipulation skills, including the creation of forecasting and MRP models in Excel.

·        Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

·        Has excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

·        Has demonstrated proficiency in supply and production planning within an ERP system.

·        Has knowledge of product standard cost development and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred.

·        Has excellent Windows and Microsoft Office skills, Excel and PowerPoint.

·        Has working knowledge of accounting and reporting information systems is a plus.

·        Has strong commitment to company mission and values.

·        Is able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

·        Respectfully shares and accepts feedback willingly from all levels of the organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

·        Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.

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