Supply Chain Analyst
Who are we? Produce Alliance specializes in delivery of fresh produce to restaurants and other foodservice operators at higher quality and better prices. We provide produce category management services including procurement, national distribution, information services and food safety assurance to foodservice clients across North America. With a specialized focus on fast food (QSR), non-traditional, c-store, fast casual, GPO, and healthcare segments, they're redefining fresh produce sourcing. Produce Alliance manages partnerships with over 150 independently owned specialty distributors, and collaborate with over 100 premium grower shippers. As a Buyers Edge Platform brand, we are committed to providing our clients with unprecedented service, superior access to high-quality fresh produce, commodity expertise and strategic supply chain solutions. This position is hybrid based out of our Chicago, IL Office with anticipated travel 3-4x per year. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role. The Senior Supply Chain Analyst will serve as an escalation point and lead to all Supply Chain Analysts on their team while overseeing the day-to-day Supply Chain functions that directly and indirectly support our Custom Distribution Clients, respected distribution centers, commissaries, or system house. Your impact:
- Daily inventory management and forecasting
- Leads Supply Chain Implementation efforts of all Custom Distribution models
- Escalation point to Supply Chain Analyst on day to day, pricing and accounting tasks
- Management and analysis of data throughout supply chain to develop benchmarks (Volume, Quality Claim, Shorts, Delivery Days, Etc)
- Assists in training schedule and onboarding processes for new CD team members
- Creates and maintains operational SOPs
- Close daily communication with CD CAMS, Fresh Alliance Procurement, Fresh Alliance Distributor Services, CD Accounting, and CD Food Safety
- Oversight of all Day-to-Day Supply Chain functions that directly and indirectly support PA Custom Distribution clients, respected distribution centers, commissaries, or system house
About you:
- Preferred 2-4 years experience with either distribution, logistics or supply chain operations
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or Logistics is preferred
- Team oriented
- Thorough communicator
- Proactive and solution orientated problem solver
What's in this for you? Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match. Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation. Live well = Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don’t have to accrue time off in order to take it! We welcome all. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job