Senior Analyst Customer Supply Chain

Altria Group, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Altria Group Distribution Company in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Inventory Planning to join the Customer Supply Chain Client Success team. The role focuses on translating initiatives into strategic plans, influencing outcomes across the organization, and driving data-driven improvements in distribution and service.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in supply chain/logistics with 2+ years of experience, and familiarity with SAP and Blue Yonder.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in supply chain/logistics with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience in supply chain processes and systems (SAP/Blue Yonder preferred).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate operating company initiatives into strategic plans and performance targets.
• Influence across the organization to drive alignment and adoption of plans.
• Conduct data-driven analysis to inform recommendations for internal and external partners.
• Analyze distribution activities to improve service levels and value to customers.
• Leverage emerging technologies to streamline processes and piloting AI-enabled solutions.
• Document new and existing processes for clarity and onboarding.

Skills

Leadership presence

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/logistics

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Job description

Job Title: Senior Analyst Customer Supply Chain

Work Model: Hybrid

Company: Altria Group Distribution Company

Job Description:

Together We Innovate. Together We Change.

Are you a results-oriented teammate with a passion for integrating processes, building capability, and helping others succeed through intellectual curiosity? If so, then we have an outstanding opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking aSenior Supply Chain Analyst– Inventory Planning to join ourCustomer Supply Chain Client Successteam in theRichmond, VA area. In this role you will need to be passionate about encouraging relationships and developing infrastructure to support our operating companies’ products and distribution channels.

What you will be doing:

• Understand and translate operating company initiatives into strategic plans that align execution with broader business priorities and performance targets
• Demonstrate the ability to influence up, across, and throughout the organization—driving alignment, gaining stakeholder commitment, and moving initiatives forward without formal authority through clear communication, strong relationship building, and data driven persuasion that enables faster, more effective decision-making‑building, and data‑driven persuasion
• Demonstrate critical thinking and drive analytics including capturing and interpreting relevant data and making insight-driven recommendations to provide solutions for internal and external partners
• Analyze distribution activities with a focus on insights to improve effectiveness of products, programs, and delivering a high level of service and value to our customers
• Leverage emerging technologies to streamline processes, reduce manual effort, and enhance operational efficiency by proactively exploring, piloting, and implementing AI enabled solutions that increase the speed and effectiveness of supply chain processes.
• Create and maintain documentation for both new and existing processes to ensure clarity and consistency that supports efficient onboarding and quick issue resolution
• Provide ad hoc support to analyze and implement Client Success’s critical initiatives

What we want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant supply chain/logistics 2+ years job experience required
• Experience in supply chain management processes and systems
• Leadership presence, comfortable interacting across multiple organization levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized, focused, and take a disciplined approach to your work with a demonstrated ability to deliver timely, high-quality outputs
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical capabilities to identify root problems and continuously improve processes by driving faster, more effective solutions
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment that values speed, clarity, and performance
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable learning new technology quickly
• Experience in SAP and Blue Yonder highly preferred

This posting will be removed no earlier than October 23, 2026

Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.

At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.

Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.