Supply Chain Analyst

Heartland Food Products Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Food Products Group is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to optimize product delivery and supply chain processes, ensuring 100% availability and on-time delivery. This role collaborates with production, procurement, customer service, and transportation to resolve demand and capacity gaps.

The ideal candidate has 5 years of planning experience, strong analytical and math skills, and ERP experience (SYSPRO preferred). This is an on-site position with a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Strategic Planning, or related technical field.
• 5 years planning experience covering demand planning, capacity constraints, MRP.
• Knowledge of S&OP, finite capacity modeling, and Master Production Scheduling.
• Strong analytical, math and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; database query experience.
• ERP experience (SYSPRO) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop long term analytical and tactical review of production capacities.
• Interact 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 overall product costs.
• Coordinate and implement new item launch strategies across multiple systems.
• Coach, mentor or support Production Planning roles.

Skills

Demand planning

MRP

S&OP

Finite capacity modeling

Master Production Scheduling

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Math proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Strategic Planning or related technical area

Tools

SYSPRO

Job description

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
• Database query experience
• 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.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds

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