What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Analyst position at Woodland Foods?
Job Purpose:
The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position's performance requires exposure to manufacturing and warehouse areas, which may require personal protective equipment under certain conditions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work.
E-Verification: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This key role will primarily manage and analyze data pulled from the Demand side into the MRP (Materials Replenishment Planning) system for procurement and finished goods. The Operations Analyst will collaborate closely with procurement, shipping, receiving, and production teams to optimize supply chain performance and achieve DOH (Days of Inventory) targets for raw materials and finished goods.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- MRP Data Management: Oversee the flow and accuracy of data from the Demand side into the MRP system, ensuring seamless integration for procurement, shipping, receiving, and finished goods.
- Shipping Analysis: Continuously analyze shipping data to identify patterns, optimize processes, and improve supply chain efficiency.
- DOH Targets: Set and monitor DOH (Days of Inventory) targets for raw materials and finished goods, ensuring alignment with company objectives and minimizing stockouts or excess inventory.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Inventory and Production teams to influence decision-making and ensure efficient procurement and manufacturing processes.
- Supply Chain Optimization: Provide insights and recommendations to improve the overall supply chain, including managing lead times, transportation, and cost reductions.
- Reporting & Documentation: Regularly report on key metrics, including inventory levels, procurement performance, shipping timelines, and finished goods readiness. Create documentation to support process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Process Improvement: Identify areas of opportunity for process improvement within procurement, inventory, production, and shipping. Implement solutions that enhance operational performance and streamline workflows.
- Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Finance, Business, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
- Or High School Diploma/GED and at least five years of experience in a similar role.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain operations, logistics, or a related field.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with Power BI Reporting, MRP systems, inventory management software, and MS Excel (advanced skills preferred).
- Strong understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, shipping, and receiving.
- Familiarity with MRP systems and demand planning processes.
- Experience in analyzing supply chain data and developing actionable insights.
- Any experience with Infor M3 is a strong plus
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with large datasets, identify trends, and generate reports to support operational decisions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Problem Solving: Ability to identify supply chain inefficiencies and recommend effective solutions to optimize processes and meet organizational goals.
- Attention to Detail: High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in data analysis, reporting, and process implementation.
- Desired Attributes:
- A proactive, solutions-oriented thinker with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- A collaborative team player who can influence others and drive change in a dynamic environment.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
The physical demands described here represent those an employee must meet to perform this job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and frequently bend and move about the facility
- Frequently required to lift up to 55 pounds (anything over 55 lbs., team lift)
- Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces
This position's performance requires exposure to manufacturing and warehouse areas, which may require personal protective equipment under certain conditions.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work.
- Works in an office and manufacturing environment
- Occasional exposure to dust, odors, and noise
- Occasional exposure to a plant that is not temperature-controlled
E-Verification: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
