Supply Chain Analyst

Heartland-Food-Products-Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to ensure 100% product availability and on-time delivery. The role collaborates across production, procurement, customer service, and transportation to resolve supply and capacity gaps.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Operations/Strategic Planning and at least 5 years of planning experience with MRP, S&OP, and finite capacity modeling. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SYSPRO is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Strategic Planning, or related technical area is required.
• 5 years of planning experience including demand planning, capacity constraints, and MRP.
• High level understanding of S&OP, finite capacity modeling, and Master Production Scheduling.
• Strong analytical and math proficiency; must work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term analytical and tactical reviews of production capacities.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, customer service, and transportation to resolve supply, demand, material, and capacity disconnects.
• Develop and implement strategies to decrease working capital through inventory reductions and cost improvements.
• Coordinate and implement new item launch strategies across multiple systems.
• Coach, mentor or support Production Planning roles.

Skills

Demand planning

Capacity constraints

MRP

S&OP

Finite capacity modeling

Master Production Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Strategic Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SYSPRO

Job description

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Supply Chain Analyst

Indianapolis, IN, US

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity.

Scope:

The Supply Chain Analyst analyzes product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes and ensures 100% product availability and on-time delivery rates.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Develop long term analytical and tactical review of production capacities.
• Interact with other Company departments including production, procurement, customer service, and transportation to resolve supply, demand, material, and capacity disconnects.
• Develop and implement strategies to decrease working capital through inventory reductions and overall product costs.
• Coordinate and implement new item launch strategies across multiple systems
• Coach, mentor or support Production Planning roles

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Strategic Planning, or related technical area required
• 5 years planning experience encompassing demand planning, capacity constraints, MRP,
• High level or understanding of planning principles including S&OP, finite capacity modeling, and Master Production Scheduling
• High level of enthusiasm, sense of urgency
• Demonstrated computer literacy including all Microsoft Office products required
• ERP experience required and SYSPRO knowledge preferred
• Must have demonstrated analytical and math proficiency skills
• Must have demonstrated ability to deal effectively in interpersonal relationships

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.