Sourcing Analytics & Strategy Leader — Automation & Forecasting

Home Chef (Internal Employees); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k program

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Home Chef is seeking a Manager, Sourcing Analytics & Strategy to design, build, and improve systems that keep our Supply Chain running efficiently. You will partner across Food, Packaging, and Logistics to automate manual work, solve operational challenges, and lead high-impact initiatives from concept through implementation.

You will improve forecasting, streamline processes, and elevate the technical capabilities of the Supply Chain team, while guiding Analysts and Data Entry Specialists.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Data Analytics, Management Consulting, or a related field.
• Advanced analytical skills with Google Sheets and/or Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience improving business processes through automation and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Analytics, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and automate supply chain tools and systems.
• Own the full lifecycle of technical tools: scoping, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement.
• Identify inefficiencies and lead process improvements by auditing and designing future-state processes.
• Support long-term forecasting and budget process for Packaging and Logistics with ongoing improvements.
• Manage complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end with proactive risk management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to align on requirements and ensure adoption and sustained outcomes.
• Examples of recent team initiatives include building an end-to-end ordering tool, automating PO creation, and developing inventory tools.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking / prioritization

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Home Chef is seeking a Manager, Sourcing Analytics & Strategy to design, build, and improve systems that keep our Supply Chain running efficiently. You will partner across Food, Packaging, and Logistics to automate manual work, solve operational challenges, and lead high-impact initiatives from concept through implementation.

You will improve forecasting, streamline processes, and elevate the technical capabilities of the Supply Chain team, while guiding Analysts and Data Entry Specialists.