Sr. Supply Chain Planning Analyst, Beverage

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Diamond Bar (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (holidays, sick, andvac)

Medical, including virtual care

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company 4%

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC is seeking a Sr. Beverage Planning Analyst to lead regional planning efforts within the Beverage Supply Chain. You will drive alignment across sales, S&OP, manufacturing, and logistics to optimize production schedules and asset utilization.

The role emphasizes strategic collaboration, data analysis, and accurate master planning to support service levels and cost targets across Niagara’s domestic sites.

Qualifications

• 4 years – experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function.
• 4 years – experience managing people/projects.
• 0 years – experience in position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
• Travels approximately 10%.

Responsibilities

• Balance supply and demand over a multi-week horizon for multiple sites.
• Create production strategies to maximize asset utilization and service customers.
• Publish master plans and ensure data quality for stakeholders.
• Analyze inventory budgets and changeover cadence to balance holding and changeover costs.
• Maintain high internal customer service with prompt communication across all levels.
• Develop raw material supply plans and monitor shifts in demand across the network.
• Oversee 3PL management and cost-optimal product mix.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Data-driven problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Industrial Engineering / Economics / Finance / Manufacturing

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr. Beverage Planning Analyst

The Sr. Beverage Planning Analyst is a functional lead within the Beverage Supply Chain team responsible for driving alignment and improvement opportunities through functional planning across a region within our beverage business. They are responsible for driving process improvement, support to the RM replenishment and FG scheduling process, and providing overview of key business processes for leadership. They work hand in hand with our sales team, S&OP team, customers, manufacturing partners, and project management and engineering teams. They hold responsibilities with both internal stakeholders and external stakeholders to drive action and alignment.

Essential Functions

Oversees the process of balancing supply and demand over a multi-week horizon for the assigned region consisting of multiple manufacturing and 3PL sites. Execute production run strategies that fulfill Niagara’s goals of maximizing asset utilization and driving value to our customers. Collaborates with sales, customers, and mfg. to create production strategies in support of servicing our customers. Provide oversight to publishing of the master plans to the organization and its customers and ensure a high quality of data outputs. Provide analysis around inventory budgeting and changeover cadence to determine optimal balance between holding and changeover costs to maintain service. Maintain a high standard of internal customer service using effective communication and prompt responses to all levels of personnel within the organization. Manages non-optimal sourcing strategies by reducing cost while meeting service goals. Ensures high warehouse utilization by partnering with internal logistics and plants to understand storage capacities and ensure system values are updated. 3PL management by strategizing cost optimal product mix and controlling planned vs actual flow. Oversees the process of balancing supply and demand of raw materials developing and developing site level supply plans for all Niagara domestic sites. Works to develop raw material supply solutions that fulfill the flexibility of customer demand. Works cross-functionally to monitor and maintain inventory budgets along with network partners. Monitor shifts in demand across the network and proactively adjust network raw material supply plans accordingly, ensuring supply continuity at all times. Must anticipate and communicate any updates or change in needs/constraints.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• 4 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
• 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• 0 Years – Experience in Position *experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Travels approximately 10%

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 Years – Experience in Purchasing, MRP, Procurement, Planning or similar function
• 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• 2 Years – Experience in Position *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Data-driven approach to problem solving
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowing when face to face vs. phone vs. email vs. text communication is appropriate
• Ability to tailor message to audience

Education

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

Certification/License

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

• Required: None
• Preferred: None

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary $102,975.75 - $149,314.86 / Yearly

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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Company Overview

Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

Company Culture

Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere. From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.