Analyst Supply Chain

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,900 - 80,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Chicago is seeking an Entry Level position focused on managing packaging inventory and supplier coordination. You'll act as a liaison between materials management and suppliers, ensuring timely adjustments based on marketing promotions and product changes. Required qualifications include an Associate's degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. The role offers competitive pay, annual bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Comfort level with a very high volume, fast paced operation in a time sensitive environment.
• Good interpersonal & problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Oracle preferred.
• Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly packaging inventory levels and make adjustments based on promotions and changes.
• Act as primary contact for assigned packaging supplier(s) and manage inventory.
• Serve as liaison between materials management group and supplier regarding coverage levels.
• Coordinate with marketing for packaging availability for new launches.
• Maintain purchase orders in Oracle and review orders through Vendor Managed Inventory.

Education

Associate's degree in business, marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Salary Range: $61,900 - $80,500

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Position Summary

401k & Company Match

This is a fast-paced, detailed orientated, high volume metric position in which the individual will manage weekly packaging inventory levels and make necessary adjustments to balance coverage levels based on sales & marketing promotions, redesigns, formula changes and other types of packaging changes.

Key Job Responsibilities

• This is a fast-paced, detailed orientated, high volume metric position in which the individual will manage weekly packaging inventory levels and make necessary adjustments to balance coverage levels based on sales & marketing promotions, redesigns, formula changes and other types of packaging changes.
• Act as the primary contact for an assigned packaging supplier(s) to manage inventory and package conversions, over aged material, price discrepancies, identify opportunities for improvement with suppliers, propose and execute process improvements.
• Serve as liaison between Materials Management group and Supplier regarding coverage levels, closely monitor and communicate write offs associated with packaging changes.
• Coordinate with Marketing while serving as the main contact for an assigned packaging Supplier(s) to manage inventory and conversions, over aged inventory at the supplier to pursue timely write offs.
• Review orders recommended through Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program for quantity, have ready dates, pricing on a weekly basis.
• Maintain PO’s in Oracle: new orders, line changes/closures, yield updates.
• Submit any bag spec changes for updates to the National Pricing Model.
• Ensure packaging availability for new launches.
• Review Graphics SharePoint site each week to obtain launch/conversion info and update the site with order information.
• Strive to provide a 24-48 hour turnaround on email requests as most issues are very time sensitive.
• Coordinate with Packaging Graphics to bring new product packaging to market on schedule to support new product or redesigned package transition.
• Manage projects as assigned by immediate Supervisor, including inventory reports.

Key Behavioral Competencies

Education and Work History

• Associate's degree in business, marketing or related field. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Comfort level with a very high volume, fast paced operation in a time sensitive environment.
• Good interpersonal & problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Oracle preferred.
• Some travel required.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing