Manager, Supply Chain Data & Analytics
Buffalo, IA - USA
Job Summary
Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. Working in 100 locations globally with annual sales exceeding $4billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
We are seeking a Supply Chain Data & Analytics Manager to lead the strategy & execution of analytics across Richsglobal supply chain functions. A successful leader will support their teams innovation of advanced insights generationglobal descriptive analytics data modeling & governance and AI deployment. Additionally they serve as a liaisonbetween supply chain functional stakeholders enabling data-driven decision making through self-service tools. Theideal leader is fluent in current data & analytics practices especially applied in a supply chain environment. They haveexceptional critical thinking skills & an ability to simplify complex situations to industry & non-industry alike.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
- Lead & coach a team of 6 high-performing analysts located around the world
- Collaborate with functional stakeholders to identify design & implement advanced analytical tools
- Champion a data-driven culture by deploying business insights shifting from descriptive to predictive or prescriptive analytics
- Design & execute processes for scenario modeling & simulations to support IBP capacity planning etc.
- Partner with IT & external vendors to create & implement AI insights generation
- Lead onboarding of global supply chain functions to a centralized analytics environment
- Support global deployment of SAP S4/HANA & Blue Yonder & a supply chain end-to-end control tower
- Establish & coach best practices to entire supply chain analyst community
- Drive sustainable supply chain optimization productivity improvements aiding the achievement of our annual global savings targets
- Prioritize high value opportunities utilizing agile monthly sprint process keeping stakeholders informed of progress
Knowledge Skills and Experience
- Degree (masters preferred) in analytical field (e.g. Data & Analytics Computer Science EngineeringSupply Chain Operations Research Information Systems etc.)
- 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain analytics data analytics or business intelligence withprevious hands-on experience in a technical role
- A proven track record of servant people leadership & effective team coaching for analysts data engineerssupply chain experts and/or business intelligence analysts
- Technical expertise in supply chain data & industry metrics AI skill development data visualization tools (Power BITableau etc.) for descriptive & insights analytics and statistical applications
- Expertise in data governance data modeling data management & best practice coaching
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COMPENSATION
In accordance with state law the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience knowledge skills abilities shift differential and location.
Annual Range/Hourly Rate
$104034.24-$156051.36
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
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Required Experience:
Manager