Analyst, Strategic Initiatives

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack. The Strategic Initiatives Analyst supports the delivery of cross‑functional supply chain initiatives by providing coordination and execution support. This role enables scale and rigor within the Strategic Initiatives portfolio while building foundational transformation and systems experience. This role is a developmental feeder into a BPE or functional business roles. Accountabilities: Initiative Support & Coordination (40%) Support planning and execution of enterprise initiativesTrack milestones, risks, dependencies, and decisionsPrepare materials for governance and executive reviews Analysis & Problem Solving (35%) Conduct data, process, and scenario analysisSupport business case development and value trackingIdentify insights and risks to inform decision‑making Change & Enablement Support (25%) Support communication, training, and adoption activitiesPartner with BPEs and Functional Managers during executionDocument learnings and best practices Key Metrics & Financial Targets: Shared Supply Chain GoalsCOGS, Safety, QualityInventory AccuracyTime/ $ Savings from process transformations and enhancementsDocumentation delivery to business partners Own: Assigned initiative tasks or analysesInitiative tracking and documentationQuality and timeliness of deliverables Influence: Day‑to‑day initiative executionQuality of decision inputsStakeholder preparedness and alignment Critical Relationships: Strategic Initiatives ManagerBusiness Partners Skills Needed To Be Successful: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Mgmt., Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experienceAptitude and passion for Continuous ImprovementStructured analytical thinkingStrong organization and follow‑throughClear written and verbal communicationCuriosity and learning agilityIntermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Power BI Extraordinary Leadership Expectations: Demonstrates ownership beyond task executionAnticipates needs and risksBuilds credibility through reliability Compensation: Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual. Competitive annual salary $70,000 - $88,000 in Chicago, ILBonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributionsComprehensive health and welfare benefitsCompany matching 401(k) contributionsPaid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidaysExtensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary: Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are: Best in Our Craft We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people. Ambitiously Curious We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better. Made With Humility We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team. Daringly Disruptive We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.