Industrial Engineering & Capital Appropriation Budget Analyst

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Industrial Engineering & Capital Appropriation Budget Analyst to join our rapidly growing company.

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food maker with a reputation of trust spanning 35 years. Founded in a small town in Alberta Canada Champion with its ORIJEN and ACANA brands is a key player in the global premium pet food industry across three major geographic regions.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.

Heres the Scoop Summary

The IE / CAB analyst will oversee the process for delivering the Capital Appropriation Budget (CAB) and evaluate opportunities for continuous improvement in budgeting and financial monitoring including the adoption of innovative digital technologies.

This position drives alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution through financial analysis and disciplined capital planning support.

This role also supports Supply Network Design initiatives through analysis cross-functional collaboration and project coordination to help deliver network capacity and growth objectives.

What a typical day looks like:

• Lead the CAB approval process and maintain regional CAB documentation templates
• Prepare financial and project status reports for periodic quarterly and annual CAB processes
• Act as PMO/project facilitator for capital projects managing communications timelines and standard project artifacts (charters Gantt charts status reports)
• Improve efficiency through automation digital tools and enhanced reporting solutions
• Maintain CAB systems and ensure data accuracy across platforms including CapEx Alpha
• Serve as the primary contact for CAB support requests and escalations
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs from Finance Engineering and Site teams to support CAB decision-making
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and approval thresholds for capital investments

• Support brand and technology segments to help deliver brand objectives and align plans with Supply Network Design (SND) roadmaps
• Provide input on new initiatives by assessing technical feasibility and financial considerations from a Supply perspective
• Assist in evaluating Supply solutions for key projects and activities through data analysis and operational insights
• Support site master planning activities aligned with SND priorities and brand growth strategies
• Assist in the development and approval of capital investment projects including preparation of governance documentation and key success metrics
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for IE processes and ways of working

What are we looking for

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business Finance or related field
• 3 years of experience in supply chain manufacturing operations engineering or capital/project planning
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret data and provide practical recommendations
• Effective communication collaboration and relationship-building skills across functions and organizational levels
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and reporting systems with a continuous improvement and process-focused mindset

What can you expect from Champion

• Safety:a strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings:Competitive Wages that give financial peace of mind 401k with Company and donation matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits:Medical Dental Vision and Employee Assistance Programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education:In House & Online Learning & Development as well as an Education Assistance Program.
• Quality:a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity nutritional integrity and food safety to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks:Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month Free Parking and more!

What are you waiting for Join the pack!

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom diverse points of views to be heard and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability age veteran status or any other creed you are wanted here.

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