Sr. Analyst Procurement Analytics & Supply Planning

Sr. Analyst Procurement Analytics & Supply Planning

The successful candidate supports end-to-end analytics, financial modeling, and performance reporting for the Procurement Team. This role serves as a strategic thought partner by developing insights, models, and tools that optimize supplier economics, inventory management, profitability and supports growth and new business development.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in data analytics, is highly skilled in modeling & forecasting, is curious and comfortable tackling abstract problems with minimal direction, translating complex data into actionable recommendations that influence cross-functional decision-making and drive measurable business outcomes. Partner conducts themselves in a manner that is aligned with Illes Foods Core Values: Operate with Integrity, Stay Intentionally Curious, and Believe in the Power of the Partnership.

Key duties and responsibilities include leveraging analytics and creating financial modeling to support procurement processes and new business development to drive efficiency, support growth and enhance decision making. Lead the development of tools, reporting and dashboards to support procurement processes and projects. Create reporting to highlight supplier performance, spend and volume for business reviews, and annual planning. Own advanced material planning for seasonal demand and new projects ensuring alignment to the commercialization plan, partnering with sales to sync material lead times with customer timelines, and actively tracking and reporting status of material receipt dates. Support alternate vendor and raw material initiatives by completing material shortage analysis on finished goods incorporating forecast, demand vs available supply and developing potential allocation strategies to review with cross functional partners. Partner with Sales to develop new customer floor-stock agreements and evaluate existing agreements balancing lead times, shelf life, cost, and overall inventory risk. Establish a tracking system for contract compliance, balances and expirations to facilitate timely negotiations for contract renewals and annual volume requirements. Lead the development of an analytical framework to simplify vendors, materials and sku rationalization incorporating volumes, cost, purchase history, and supply risk to drive efficiency and ensure business continuity. Lead user acceptance testing for procurement supporting the roll-out of AI agents, digital tools and process improvements. Manage and maintain procurement master data for suppliers and materials by supporting the set-up of new raw materials and vendors, updating pricing and auditing existing data such as lead times, minimum order quantities, pack sizes, freight terms, and supplier information to ensure accuracy and integrity across vendors and systems. Perform other duties as assigned with a willingness to support procurement team to create, revise, confirm, and track PO's; follow up on unconfirmed or past?due POs as needed. 5-10 % Travel required.

Required key skills and qualifications include strategic problem solving & analytical thinking, negotiation & supplier management, attention to detail & compliance, cross-functional collaboration, organization & adaptability, and flexibility. Experience & education include a bachelor's degree required in business analytics, finance, supply chain analytics, or a related field. 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in forecasting, supply chain analytics, developing financial models, business cases, and cost models to support strategic decision-making and negotiations. Demonstrated experience working with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management processes, procurement and supply planning. Food industry experience is required particularly with ingredient sourcing and food manufacturing environments. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced Excel skills, is required. Expert knowledge of leveraging SQL queries and Power BI is preferred.

Working conditions & physical demands include ability to bend, stoop, squat, reach above head, lift 50 pounds, sit, walk, or stand for long periods of time, use keyboard and calculator, see, hear, read, learn and speak.

What we offer includes career development, mentorship, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefitsincluding medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with immediate match, HSA, EAP, life, disability, and more!