Supply Chain Center of Excellence Analyst

Title: Supply Chain COE Analyst

Location: Gurnee, IL United States

Job Description:

Supply Chain Center of Excellence Analyst

Hybrid- Gurnee, Illinois

Who We Are:

PurposeBuilt Brands, rooted in a legacy dating back to Weiman, stands as a pioneer in crafting top-tier products for specialty surfaces. Our beloved brands, including Weiman, Goo Gone, Green Gobbler, Biokleen, Gonzo, Magic, Wright's, Stone Care International, Urnex, Five Star, and Micro-Scientific, are preferred choices among consumers and seasoned professionals alike.

At PBB, we seek to hire employees who bring a level of engagement, drive, and performance that pushes business forward. We work together and are motivated by positive results, while continuously thriving in a scrappy environment. We believe our greatest assets are the talented and passionate employees who are motivated by our purposeful work. Our company may be 60 years old, but the real growth is just getting started.

The Role:

Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvements across the end-to-end supply chain. Creates and updates tools used for data analysis and reporting. Identifies best practices and helps to develop documentation and processes to achieve overall framework. Assists with process and system development and implementation of complex, cross-functional projects for the team. Provides process and system training and support. Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives that optimize inventory turns, service levels, maximizes profitability, and supports dynamic changes in market conditions.

What You Will Do:.

• Develop and implement improvements to supply chain metrics and performance standards using industry knowledge, analytics, and best business practices
• Create dashboards and reports that depict supply chain performance
• Identify and develop reporting to aid in end-to-end supply chain planning and execution activities.
• Ensure that supply chain processes are accurately mapped
• Identify process inefficiencies across the supply chain
• Analyze process and system deficiencies and support of changes for improved performance
• Develop tools that support existing and/or new processes
• Develop SOPs and work instructions for new and/or improved processes
• Develop training material and assist with training where required

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in process improvement, supply chain, and/or operations management Consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience desirable
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• APICS Certification desired
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain management processes and functions such as material planning, demand planning, supply planning, distribution planning, profitability, inventory management and service levels
• Proficiency in manufacturing MRP and distribution DRP systems (SYSPRO, etc) and processes. Implementation experience desired
• Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements, with the ability to effectively engage others as necessary to drive change and resolution on issues
• Knowledge of data analytics, including the ability to analyze and synthesize data across multiple data sources
• Ability to do analysis of tradeoffs between business objectives - ability to think systemically and solve complex problems through innovative thought
• Ability to design, build, and deploy reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI
• Experience in creating tools that help simplify job tasks and streamlining processes to make work more efficient
• Demonstrated experience in process improvement, process mapping, and standard operating procedure (SOP) development
• Willingness to embrace change, challenge the status quo, and make recommendations for improvements to products and processes
• Ability to train and coach others on new tools and processes
• Effective communication skills with ability to communicate at the appropriate level of detail at various levels within the organization and with external partners
• Ability to lead projects with broad scope and impact outside own department and promotes teamwork cross-functionally on a global basis; Project management skills preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel - Intermediate to Advanced, PowerPoint, Word, SQL)
• Ability to work independently and make informed decisions on daily tactical tasks and strategic initiatives of high complexity and business impact, and to work in teams representing the supply chain POV
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Compensation Range:

$83,000-$93,000

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job related skills, experience, location, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specifics for each salary range.

Benefits:

PBB offers a wide range of benefits because we understand no two employees are the same. We want our employees to feel empowered to set their day up for success, whether that's in the office or remote.

What We Offer:

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401K company match

Competitive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Unmatched employee discount on all products

Summer Hours

LinkedIn learning membership

PurposeBuilt Brands is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.