Materials Analyst F&B Manufacturing

Materials Analyst

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. The Analyst will identify opportunities for operational improvements and maintain a strong relationship both internally/and externally to ensure supply and quality of materials meet requirements.

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
• Conducts 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
• Creates plans, forecasts and schedules relating to materials necessary to meet operational requirements
• Leads weekly meetings to manage and execute actions necessary to mitigate shortages 2-weeks and 4-weeks out
• Review ways to save money and maintain consistency in material quality
• Provides recommendations based on findings and analysis
• Monitors variances and exceptions and develops process improvements
• Participates in regular planning reviews and prepare data in line with changes
• Monitors data input to any Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system or IT system for accuracy and resolve any issues as required
• Reviews data integrity for the Bill of Materials (BOM), evaluate usage and cost of materials in relation to actual build
• Tracks inventory trends and monitors inventory levels against agreed target levels
• Completes routine inventory control audits, reconciliations and billbacks to validate accuracy
• Creates and analyzes inventory reports and supplier metrics
• Issues and 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.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.