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.
Consider applying here, if you want to:
- 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.
Supply Chain Solutions Analyst II, Continuous Improvement
The Supply Chain Solutions Analyst II, Continuous Improvement will develop, execute, monitor, and report the progress of continuous improvement projects within Supply Chain Planning. The SCS Analyst II will be responsible for developing and executing the entire project management spectrum from requirements gathering and planning through execution and signoff including communication and tracking. They will map processes, analyze workflows for standardization, automation and optimization opportunities, and analyze data, always seeking the most optimal solution. They will be the primary process engineers for Supply Chain Planning processes, improvement projects, and technologies.
Essential Functions
- Analyzes relevant data and KPIs and builds business cases for improvement projects.
- Utilizes time studies and other Six Sigma techniques to analyze processes and identifies improvement opportunities.
- Develops process maps and other documents to illustrate current and future states of processes and train team members.
- Develops Business Requirements and Product Requirements documents for Technology improvements.
- Participates in design workshops aimed at brainstorming solutions.
- Develops User Acceptance Test criteria and tests new functionality before it is deployed to production environments.
- Facilitates User Acceptance testing by partnering with business stakeholders.
- Develops decision support tools to facilitate quicker decision making and improve team member efficiency.
- Prepares Standard Operating Procedures, Business Process documents and slide decks for training team members on Supply Chain tools and software.
- Tracks status of projects on Project Management platform and provides periodic updates to stakeholders.
- Builds necessary metrics to track success of projects and automates them by partnering with the Business Intelligence team.
- Advises Supply Chain leadership on methods and technologies that can support end to end optimization of the supply chain and sustain high performance.
- Builds ad-hoc simulation models to evaluate the suitability of Supply Chain policies and strategies.
- 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
- Minimum Qualifications:
- 2 Years – Supply Chain Planning, Engineering or similar
- 2 Years – Data Analysis, Data Presentation
- 2 Years – Operational Excellence or Business Transformation
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 Years – Supply Chain Planning, IT, Engineering or similar
- 4 Years – Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Presentation and/or Statistics
- 2 Years – Operational Excellence or Business Transformation
- 4 Years – Manufacturing Supply Chain Experience
- 4 Years – Supply Chain in a large, multiple data source environment
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Engineering
- Strong business acumen, coupled with the ability to communicate findings to both business and IT leaders in a way that can influence how an organization approaches a business challenge
- Working knowledge of enterprise Planning software such as JDA, Logility, o9, Kinaxis preferred.
- Ability to model and Supply Chain problems using Excel and other systems, and recommend solutions
- Hands-on experience of using SQL
- Knowledge of Visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI is a plus
- Adaptability – Does not require a rigid framework to operate successfully in; is able to improvise both process and technologically to affect the desired outcome; Can clearly explain logical reasons for improvisation.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under pressure, think analytically and communicate effectively.
- Planning/Organizing - uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks optimally
- Detail oriented and accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks. Double checks work for accuracy
- Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills
- Team Work - balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Works well across levels and departments.
- Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information from a variety of levels and technical proficiencies
- Time & Project Management - Comfortable working within tight and changing deadlines; able to work independently. Oriented towards a deadline completion mindset – puts in the required extra effort to prevent delays
- Coachability – Has the ability to explicitly and thoroughly follow directions, asks questions to make sure directions are clear.
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
- Lead Like an Owner
- Makes safety the number one priority
- Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
- Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
- Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
- Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
- Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
- InnovACT
- Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
- Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
- Increases performance through greater efficiency
- Find a Way
- Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
- Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
- Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
- Empowered to be Great
- Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
- Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
- Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
- Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or Business.
- Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research or Business.
Certification/License:
- Required: N/A
- Preferred: APICS CPIM, MITx Supply Chain Micromasters
Foreign Language
- Required: None Required
- Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$78,619.75 - $113,998.64 / Yearly
Benefits
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.
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What We Do
Niagara Bottling is a leading beverage manufacturer in the U.S., supplying some of the largest brands and stores throughout the country. We are committed to producing high-quality beverages, including bottled water, sparkling water, teas, sports drinks, non-dairy milk products, and more, while reducing our impact on the environment. Niagara began as a family business in 1963 offering five-gallon containers for home and office delivery. In the early 1990s, we expanded into single-serve private label bottled water for grocery, club, convenience and wholesale customers. Today, we remain a family business, providing our customers with an unbeatable combination of quality, price and service.
Why Work With Us
Niagara’s stability and growth provide security and opportunity. Team Member relationships drive success, impact innovation, and shape the future. We appreciate everyone’s unique experiences and are fulfilled by challenging work, a supportive team, and leaders who value us.
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