At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:
Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
Develop lasting relationships with great people.
Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, IntegrationThe Supply Chain Integration Analyst serves a key role in bridging Niagara’s sales and operations teams by designing solutions for and on-boarding key new customers. They will engage with customers directly in support of new business and establish operational models, rules of engagement, and success criteria. In addition, the Supply Chain Integration Analyst will work to on-board those new customers providing project management and transition support through the launch of a new customer taking them towards a stable steady state of execution. Finally, they will work with counterparts in Niagara’s operations teams to identify gaps in supply chain performance and develop continuous improvement targets. This position is the face of Niagara’s Supply Chain during the pre-sales and start-up phase of a new customer.Essential Functions
Operational Model Development
Work in partnership with sales, supply chain, IT, and finance to develop operational models for new business
Engage with potential customers to align on Niagara’s supply chain service delivery
Build consensus with customer stakeholders around rules of engagement in order to standardize practices and limit potential efficiency drains
Develop customer success criteria
Align with customer on key success criteria
Establish KPIs and metrics to support new business
Partner with BI team to automate and share appropriate metrics and reports with customers
Ensure relevancy of KPIs to both customer and Niagara
Lead New Customer Start-Up Process
Support start-up of new customers
Design SOPs that support operational model and Niagara success criteria
Provide hand-off to Niagara’s operations teams and ensure successful transition in first 90 days
Develop start-up project plan in concert with IT, Product Development, and Finance and track key milestones and deliverables to ensure readiness for customer launch
Develop key communication pathways between Niagara and customer supply chain teams including exception management and rules for escalation
Continuous Improvement
Work with internal stakeholders to define waste or inefficiencies within our operation
Partner with IT, CI, Sales, and customer to develop and launch continuous improvement initiatives
Technical – Good with systems and a strong Oracle, JDA, Logility, and Excel background is a plus. Understanding technology and IT limitations is critical in managing improvement projects. The candidate will need to understand what the best practices are in terms of the relationships between Niagara and its customers, and be able to communicate that technically to the customer’s supply chain.
Ability to learn existing IT tools at Niagara quickly – Oracle, OTM, and VMI Software
Ability to learn existing IT tools at Niagara’s customer (VMI partner)
Good knowledge of leveraging technical information for data collection
Good knowledge of data visualization strategies and the ability to tell a story through data
List if any travel is required using percentage of time:
25% - on average travels 1 week out of the month
“Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.”
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
2 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
0 Years – Experience in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
4+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesList out all of the competencies required for the position following these guidelines:
Performs work under direct supervision.
Handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Possesses beginning to working knowledge of subject matter.
Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team and peers.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
Strong attention to detail and organization.
Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook
This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
InnovACT
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Find a Way
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
Empowered to be Great
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
Engages in long term talent planning
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
Education
Minimum Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain or other related field
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Business, Data Analytics, Supply Chain or other related field
Master's Degree in Supply Chain or other related field
Certification/License:
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: None Required
Preferred: None Required
Typical Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary$77,796.00 - $112,805.00 / YearlyBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!Niagara’s culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family! Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.