Materials Analyst - Hybrid Role - F&B Manufacturing

Position Summary

Lassonde Pappas, a subsidiary of Lassonde Industries, is a North American leader in private-label beverage manufacturing committed to customer and consumer satisfaction. The Materials Analyst is responsible for the inventory analysis of all raw materials/packaging components, by forecasting the right volumes of inbound materials to meet business needs and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports the Corporate Waste Initiative to track, mitigate and root cause material and finished good risk – conducts value stream analysis and develops KPIs to measure success
• Credits monthly analysis to track performance against allocated Waste budget - presents findings to leadership team to highlight wins and challenges
• Applies appropriate optimization methodologies to balance service levels, inventories and resource utilization using planning tools
• Works toward and supports a culture of lean/continuous improvement and work to make business and department improvements wherever possible
• Works with Material Planning staff to resolve issues, update material schedules and ensure supporting MRP systems reflect forecast and demand for products
• Leads weekly meetings to manage and execute actions necessary to mitigate shortages
• Reviews ways to save money and maintain consistency in material quality
• Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis
• Maintains performance metrics in order to optimize service levels
• Communicates with stakeholders by sharing reports, updates and analysis to aid decisions and optimize operational efficiency
• Utilizes knowledge and research methods to benchmark materials planning activities and drive best practice results
• Liaises with stakeholders as required
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Education And Experience

• Minimum Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 3+ years’ experience in inventory management
• Experience managing inventory levels in a complex supply chain network
• Proven IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems
• Experience or knowledge of statistics, forecasting and management information methods and techniques
• Knowledge of lean six sigma techniques
• Prior experience with QAD/Qlikview, preferred
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certification, preferred

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.
• FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.
• OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.
• VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Pay Range

$70,000-$82,000 plus annual bonus, depending on experience.