Sr. Analyst, Material Planning Ferrara

Sr. Analyst, Material Planning
Ferrara
Emilia Romagna, Ferrara

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations.

Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States.

Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9, 000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U. S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil.

Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023. Sr.

Analyst, Material PlanningJob Location: ChicagoThis role is based out of our corporate HQ located in downtown Chicago and will be a hybrid in-person/remote role. Want to make an impact? The core objective of this position is to support the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by analyzing material forecasts, ensuring alignment of supply with demand, and optimizing inventory levels.

This role is heavily cross-functional, requiring communication and collaboration with Ferrara's Planning functions and Procurement teams to minimize risks and improve the supply chain.

Another significant part of the role involves leading and contributing to projects that generate substantial value in the supply chain, aiming for continuous improvement in processes and cost-effectiveness.

Finally, this role will provide analytical support to the Material Planning Team to enhance operational activities. Ways you will make a differenceSupport the IBP process for components by capturing monthly volumes and analyzing large changes or anomalies versus previous cycle data. Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement partners to ensure component coverage and address significant volume changes. Compile sequencing information from procurement and communicate required actions to the material planners to match sequenced volumes. Conduct thorough analysis of inventory levels and forecasts, ensuring optimal stock availability and minimizing overstock situations.

Utilize advanced analytical tools to predict future inventory needs based on sales trends, market conditions, and historical data. Create and present data visuals for monthly IBP Material Review relating to component inventory and forecasts. Support the Supply Chain Escalation (SCE) process through attending weekly meetings as well as identifying, escalating, and mitigating ingredient coverage risks. Play a lead role in supply chain improvement projects.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process enhancements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains in the supply chain. Support reporting and analysis relating to the Annual Operating Plan Process. Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes and reporting.

Implement best practices in material planning and logistics to enhance overall supply chain performance. Assist with S/4 HANA Business Transformation project changes related to Material Planning and analytics. Consult on component network moves and master data updates to minimize supply disruptions. Perform special projects and ad hoc requests as needed. Skills that will make you successfulComfortable in working with large data sets and complex Excel formulas. Able to translate data analysis into insights and action. Willing to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Clear written and verbal communication. Takes initiative to drive process improvement. Ability to think strategically, understanding the bigger picture of the supply chain and its impact on the overall business. Problem solving ability. Holds themself accountable to make the right decisions and deliver results. Able to manage time with multiple priorities. Basic project management skills to lead and contribute to supply chain improvement initiatives. Eager to learn and ask questions. Experiences that will support your successBachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, STEM, or combination of education and experience3-5 years of experience in supply chain, preferably in the CPG industryExperience with Business Intelligence tools (SAP BOBJ, etc.

)Strong proficiency with Microsoft ExcelProficiency with the rest of the Microsoft Office suiteFamiliarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI, etc.

)What We OfferAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).

Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

Learn more about our benefits @ https://flimp. live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center. CompensationThe salary range for this position is $80, 325 to $112, 455 annually. EQUAL OPPORTUNITYWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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