Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Raw Material Process and Performance

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.

The Supply Chain Analyst 2, Raw Material Process and Performance is a key member of the Supply Chain Planning organization, responsible for enhancing raw material supply planning and procurement processes. This role requires a blend of technical expertise and project management capabilities to drive the successful implementation of process improvements and system enhancements.

The analyst will lead process re-engineering initiatives, leveraging multiple technology platforms including Planning Systems, Palantir, ERP Cloud, and others, to optimize performance, improve data visibility, and support strategic decision-making. The role collaborates cross-functionally with IT, Continuous Improvement, Decision Intelligence, and other business units to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that improve efficiency, monitor KPIs, and manage costs.

Essential Functions

Raw Materials Supply Planning & Network Management

• Design and enhance inventory policy strategies to right-size inventory levels and streamline purchasing signals across the supply network.
• Develop purchase cost optimization models for tiered pricing suppliers to support cost-effective sourcing decisions.
• Build infrastructure for expansion of raw materials Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs
• Establish and integrate "Total Cost of Ownership" metrics into supplier selection and sourcing strategies.

Process Re-engineering, Improvement & Automation

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to re-engineer raw material planning and procurement processes, driving efficiency and scalability.
• Leverage applications and advanced analytics to enhance planning capabilities, while managing change across operational teams.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for optimizing existing planning systems and integrating new platforms such as Palantir, ERP Cloud, and other planning tools.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and lead implementation efforts in collaboration with IT and Continuous Improvement teams.
• Drive automation and systematization of purchasing processes, ensuring alignment with broader supply chain and enterprise systems.
• Manage supplier-facing technology integrations to improve visibility, responsiveness, and collaboration across the supply chain.

Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Enhancement

• In partnership with IT and CI teams, establish and implement supplier collaboration platforms across Niagara supplier base to streamline PO communication and exception management.
• Develop a holistic approach for supplier performance measurement and management across all raw material categories.

Project Management & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Apply project management methodologies to lead initiatives from concept through execution, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies, balancing technical feasibility with business impact.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and documentation to support change management and knowledge transfer.

Additional Information

• Travel requirement: approximately 10%.
• This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 4 Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment

*Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Experience as a supply chain analyst for a manufacturing supply chain.

• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks based on business needs.
• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team, peers, and leaders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong grasp of Microsoft Excel.

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 Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Economics, Finance or Manufacturing

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Six Sigma, APICS

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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