Supply Chain Analyst
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia. From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen™.
AAK Edison
Edison, NJ
About the role
The Supply ChainOptimization Analyst plays a vital role in enhancing AAK supply chainoperations by providing essential analytical support to the Capacity PlanningManager. At the core of this position is the development and application ofadvanced capacity models driven from statistics, logic and fact-based methods.Beyond standard reporting, the analyst is instrumental in presenting insightfuland actionable recommendations to the Capacity Planning Manager. The successfulcandidate will have a strong understanding of best practices supply chainprocesses, data modeling analysis, and supply chain network optimization.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements statistical data models as an input to "what-if" and "make-buy" scenarios
Reports and conveys the production network capacity considering resources, utilization, labor, maintenance, project downtime, etc.,
Manages new production, conversion, and discontinued items process.
Reports and conveys inventory levels across all sites as it relates to DOH inventory targets.
Prepares supply chain data driven insights for S&OP related processes.
Maintains supply chain master data for master planning including planning rates, hours available, shifts/days/hours available, BOM, spec, models, etc.
Seeks to streamline and improve all aspects of supply chain network.
About you
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a related field.
Several years of experience in supply chain planning.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
Experience with analytics, modeling platforms, data manipulation software and visualization tools (Python, JavaScript, Tableau, Microsoft Suite).
Proficiency in supply chain management software and data analysis tools.
Ability to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with inventory/capacity management and optimization.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
In return AAK offer
Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
401(k) Plan with 100% match
Free Life and Disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
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