Packaging Sourcing Analyst: Analytics-Driven Supplier Strategy

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits (medical,vision

Dental insurance

401K plan

Generous PTO Plan

Company events

Education Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA Plans

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation seeks a Packaging Sourcing Analyst to support the Global Packaging department with cost analytics, inventory reporting, and supplier performance to enable swift sourcing decisions and near-term savings from Charlotte, NC. You’ll work cross-functionally to optimize procurement workflows and data integrity across packaging categories.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel and Power BI skills, ERP familiarity, and collaboration with suppliers, 3PLs, and internal teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred
1 to 3+ years of experience in procurement, inventory management, supply planning, or logistics preferred
Experience working with Third Party or outsourced distribution networks strongly preferred
Proficiency in ERP systems
Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, Data Modeling) and Power BI dashboard development required
Experience with procurement analytics, supplier scorecards, and ERP master-data management preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, including seasonal and LTO-driven cycles

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory levels at 3PLs to ensure continuous availability of critical to shops packaging materials
Identify potential material constraints and recommend corrective actions (expedited orders, transfers, adjustments)
Create, manage, and track depletion plans for discontinued, slow-moving, or replaced packaging SKUs, ensuring depletion strategies minimize scrap, reduce cost, and maintain supply availability during transitions
Collaborate with suppliers, 3PL partners, and internal cross-functional teams to resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, or QA issues
Support package commercialization activities for new item launches, LTOs, and menu innovation projects.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize procurement workflows, inventory accuracy, and 3PL processes
Build global spend analysis of the category and identify opportunities for improvement
Support Procurement Productivity projects to improve and reduce total material costs
Improve ingredient data integrity to support accurate ordering, planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Maintain accurate Oracle and Specification System item data, including item codes, specifications, vendor details, and sourcing regions
Coordinate item setup, specification readiness, supplier onboarding, and inventory transition plans.
Improve ingredient data integrity to support accurate ordering, planning, forecasting, and reporting.
Monitor key packaging commodity markets including paperboard, corrugate, resin, and freight indices.
Develop reporting and insights to support forecasting, budgeting, supplier negotiations, and risk management.
Maintain packaging sustainability data, support EPR reporting requirements, and provide analytics supporting recyclability, recycled content, and sustainability goals.
Support development and maintenance of the Packaging Master Data framework, including: Packaging taxonomy, Commodity codes, Naming conventions, Supplier master governance, Specification accuracy