Manager, Sourcing Analytics & Strategy

About the role

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are. In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and automate Supply Chain tools and systems
• Architect and implement automated solutions for processes that are currently manual or error-prone
• Own the full lifecycle of technical tools: scoping, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing improvement
• Identify inefficiencies and lead process improvements
• Audit existing processes to identify and eliminate sources of inefficiency, rework, and waste
• Design future-state processes with cross-functional stakeholders; define requirements, document workflows, and manage implementation
• Establish and standardize operating procedures for new and redesigned processes, ensuring they are repeatable and transferable
• Support long-term forecasting and budget process
• Own the annual budget process for Packaging and Logistics
• Continuously improve the monthly cost forecast and forecasting process for Food, Packaging, and Logistics - translating variance and market signals into clear upside / downside guidance for the business
• Manage complex, cross-functional projects independently
• Independently scope and manage projects end-to-end; provide regular status updates to stakeholders and flag risks proactively
• Cook up with cross-functional partners to align on requirements, ensure adoption, and sustain outcomes

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Data Analytics, Management Consulting, or a related field
• Advanced analytical skills with Google Sheets and/or Excel
• Strong SQL skills
• Experience with at least one scripting or programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and recommend practical solutions
• Experience improving business processes through automation and data-driven decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with cross-functional teams
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Analytics, or a related field preferred