Senior Product Supply Analyst

The Product Supply Analyst will be a member of our Supply Chain team and is responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply to our 250+ restaurants by owning supply forecasting, monitoring item performance and demand trends, and making timely, data-backed recommendations that keep products in our restaurants while driving waste out of our supply chain. This seasoned professional will convert demand plans into supply plans, build and refine forecasting models, and generate supply, distribution, and material requirement plans that scale with the business. We are looking for an experienced supply chain practitioner with deep analytical expertise, sound business judgment, and a proven track record of standing up scalable supply planning processes in a high-growth, multi-unit environment.

You will:

• Own end-to-end supply forecasting for the restaurant portfolio, converting demand plans into supply plans and recommending timely actions backed by strong foundational logic and data.
• Stand up, lead, and continuously refine the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, driving cross-functional alignment and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
• Build, refine, and own the product lifecycle process for all purchased goods from ideation through obsolescence, exercising independent judgment on methods and techniques.
• Partner with Finance, Culinary, and Marketing to shape demand forecasts by analyzing historical data, trends, and market conditions, and translating those forecasts into actionable purchasing decisions.
• Monitor demand trends, actual performance versus forecast, and supplier and distributor inventory levels to ensure optimal supply availability while minimizing waste and excess stock.
• Identify potential shortages, excess stock, or inefficiencies in the supply chain and resolve a wide range of issues in creative, scalable ways.
• Develop, publish, and refine reports and dashboards that provide visibility into supply chain performance, trends, and key metrics for leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses, gather data from inventory management systems, procurement platforms, and cloud-based big data environments, and present findings and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with culinary, marketing, finance, procurement, logistics, and restaurant operations to ensure seamless supply chain execution.
• Continuously improve processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency within the supply planning function while staying informed on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in supply chain planning and analytics.

Desired traits:

• Seasoned supply chain professional with a full understanding of end-to-end supply flow who considers upstream and downstream effects and makes effective decisions that drive measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with a knack for identifying patterns, drawing insights from large datasets, and communicating findings effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Excels at working cross-functionally with diverse teams, including operations, technology, finance, and business stakeholders, to achieve shared goals.
• Takes initiative and ownership in identifying and resolving supply chain inefficiencies before they impact profitability.
• Uses data and analytics to provide actionable insights that improve supply chain performance at scale.
• Stays current with supply chain innovations, analytics techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Highly organized and meticulous, ensuring accuracy and precision in data analysis and reporting.
• Motivated by measurable outcomes and tangible impact on supply chain performance.
• Candidates must reside in the Greater Los Angeles area and be willing to come into the office 4+ days a week.

Desired experience:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in supply planning, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analytics, with a Bachelor's degree; or 3+ years with a Master's degree; or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success owning supply planning processes (e.g., S&OP, product lifecycle, supply requirement planning) in a high-growth, multi-unit environment.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Experience working with supply chain management systems (e.g., ERP, ArrowStream, CrunchTime, or similar).
• Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and influence cross-functional decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for sustainability and a commitment to sweetgreen's mission and values.

Bonus points:

• Experience with demand forecasting and inventory optimization tools.
• Familiarity with big data platforms and cloud-based analytics solutions.
• Supply Chain certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM).
• Knowledge of the food service industry and perishable goods supply chain.

What you'll get:

• Highly competitive pay + bonus plan
• Three different medical plans to suit your and your family's needs
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible PTO plan
• 401k program
• Employee HSA and FSA
• Complimentary greens
• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
• To live the sweetlife and celebrate your passion + purpose
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
• Free sweetgreen swag

Come join the sweetlife!

About sweetgreen

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people in our restaurants and at our support center, so that everyone can be part of the movement. When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together

Salary range for this role:

Starting salary range based on experience

$77,916-$111,309 USD

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