Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Optimization

​Position Title: Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain OptimizationPosition Type: Regular - Full-Time ​Grade:[[cust_payGrade]]Requisition ID: 43023 ​In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.About the role.The Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Optimization is responsible for evaluating opportunities to optimize aspects of the supply chain network including manufacturing, distribution, inventory, customer service, and capital spending.What you’ll be doing.Maintaining supply chain optimization models, incorporating business policies and constraints into models and translating results into sourcing, production, inventory, and capital decisionsLeading the extraction, consolidation, and validation of all critical data inputs and developing business processes to streamline data collection, data management and refresh activities used to ensure the highest level of data integrityIdentifying and leveraging proxy data sources used to supplement existing input data related to sourcing and supply chain operationsAssessing future manufacturing and distribution network capacity requirements and areas for optimization, making recommendations to support growth, and developing cost-to-serve reportingDefining strategies to source incremental demand, reduce plant line imbalances, manage line downtimes, and react to other new information, including engaging cross-functionally in development of sourcing alternativesProviding analytical support for new product introduction and product changesProviding analytical and modeling leadership for timely development of monthly and annual sourcing, distribution, inventory, and production plans and supporting leadership in the delivery of cost, cash, and customer service metrics across the North American organization. What you’ll need to be successful.Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field, and at least one year of experience as a Manufacturing and Distribution Supply Chain Analyst or related occupationExperience with large-scale supply chain optimization models and techniques, including linear programming, heuristics, network flow algorithms, simulation and mixed integer programmingExperience using enterprise supply chain network design and optimization platforms (e.g., Coupa/LLamasoft, anyLogistix)Experience analyzing large amounts of data, models and results using Microsoft Excel and other data-driven visualization toolsExperience investigating complex issues and conduct root cause analysisExperience inferring realistic business and supply chain implications from data and model resultsExperience with supply chain principles and fundamentals, including planning methodologies and plant operationsExperience identifying sources of information and procuring information effectivelyExperience effectively communicating complex results and recommendations in a dynamic environment. About the team.You will be part of the North American Supply Chain Optimization team, working closely with cross-functional partners across manufacturing, logistics, and commercial organizations. The team focuses on driving data-backed decisions and continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain, supporting both strategic initiatives and daily operational excellence.About McCain.Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.Leadership principles.Understanding customer needsDriving innovationEmpowering peopleTaking ownership to deliver resultsThe McCain experience.At McCain, you’ll be part of a collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. We invest in our people by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, while fostering a culture built on trust, teamwork, and accountability. Our flexible and hybrid work model supports work-life balance while enabling meaningful contributions to the business. Option to work from home is available. Compensation Package: $81,600 - $136,200 USD annually + bonus eligibilityThe above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc. Job SummaryJob number: 43023Date posted : 2026-06-15Profession: Supply Chain & LogisticsEmployment type: Regular - Full-Time