LifeSpice’s Supply Chain Analyst plays a pivotal role in analyzing and improving the company's overall supply chain, demand/supply planning, and procurement functions. We are looking for a entrepreneurial-minded and data-driven analyst that will excel at utilizing data and communication to optimize S&OP and procurement processes. The Supply Chain Analyst works closely with our vendors and various internal teams to manage our raw material library and our end-to-end supply chain.
*No relocation assistance will be provided*
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work cross-functionally with ingredient vendors, LifeSpice operations, sales, R&D, and accounting team members to manage forecasts and inventory levels
Report on material usage and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supply chain performance, including forecast accuracy, vendor on-time delivery performance, and finished good lead times, etc.
Audit the company supply chain and procurement data and present findings and suggestions to management
Support day-to-day procurement and sourcing functions and collaborate with our vendor partners to ensure timely and efficient shipping of raw materials
Support the planning and execution of cost-saving initiatives within procurement
Support the Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to align supply chain strategies with company goals
Support ad-hoc supply chain analytic requests as needed
Support raw material SKU setups and Commercialization and Scale Up tasks as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Must be able and willing to work five days per week in our River North office – this is not a remote or hybrid role
Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field. Candidates with no degree but with significant experience in food Supply Chain or Purchasing will also be considered.
2+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, integrated planning and/or S&OP, preferably within the food manufacturing industry.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, aggregate and/or model multiple complex data sets
Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
A leader and a team player. Must have an entrepreneurial mindset with a ‘self-starter’ mentality. Should be a problem solver with interest in seeking innovative and creative solutions to supply chain challenges.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience working and communicating directly with domestic and/or international suppliers
