Sigma Foods is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst to help turn data into insights that drive smarter planning and decision-making across our supply chain. This role will develop and enhance forecasting models, analyze trends and business performance, and partner with Procurement, Finance, Product Management, and other key functions to improve forecasting accuracy, optimize processes, and strengthen overall supply chain performance. The ideal candidate brings strong supply chain and forecasting experience, an analytical and problem-solving mindset, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys digging into data, identifying opportunities, solving business challenges, and collaborating across teams to make a meaningful impact.
Position Summary Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasting models that help the Supply Chain team anticipate business needs, improve planning, and support company objectives. Analyze complex data, identify trends and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable insights that enable business leaders to make informed forecasting and supply chain decisions.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop, maintain, and enhance forecasting models by product, period, and supplier to support the Company’s annual planning and forecasting processes.
- Develop and analyze “what-if” pricing scenarios to understand potential impacts on forecasts and the overall budget, providing stakeholders with greater visibility into opportunities and risks.
- Gather, organize, and maintain the data needed to support current and 120-day forecasts, helping ensure reliable and accurate information is available for planning and decision-making.
- Analyze period results and identify key variances. Monitor and forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual performance against plan and revised forecasts, highlighting trends and areas that may require attention.
- Prepare timely market analyses and insights to support near-term procurement and sourcing decisions.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities and develop actionable recommendations that help drive performance across the global supply chain.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Finance to identify trends, anticipate potential challenges, and address business issues that may impact forecasts.
- Partner with Procurement and Product Management to develop and enhance planning tools, including annual MSC/Frame planning tools.
- Develop and maintain Supplier and Plant Raw Material Scorecards that provide stakeholders with visibility into performance and help support a consistent supply of raw materials to our plants.
- Drive process improvement initiatives that streamline and standardize analysis across the organization. Partner with teams including IT, Sales, Finance, Accounting, Supply Management, and Product Planning to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce redundant processes.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase financial forecasting accuracy and enhance reporting.
- Support the development of long-term supply chain network strategies through industry and market analysis, asset optimization, technology investment analysis, and capacity planning in support of “zero loss” supply chain design and execution.
- Support the design, testing, and implementation of solutions that streamline business processes and enhance Bar-S systems.
- Track, monitor, and measure the impact of implemented solutions to ensure improvements are delivering meaningful and measurable business results.
- Identify and communicate potential supply chain risks to leadership and provide thoughtful recommendations and mitigation plans.
- Use data analytics to uncover patterns, correlations, market trends, customer preferences, and other meaningful business insights that support informed decision-making.
- Develop clear, compelling presentations that translate complex data, findings, and recommendations into meaningful insights for Executive Committee-level meetings.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in Supply Chain, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Project Management, or a related area.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Experience working within Supply Chain operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)
- Experience in the meat industry.
- Knowledge of optimization principles and experience applying optimization techniques using analytical software tools.
- Familiarity with network optimization, inventory optimization, product flow analysis, operations planning, and cost-to-serve analysis.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, concepts, processes, and documentation.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize work independently and successfully manage competing deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret data, identify trends and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Understanding of database structure and design, mathematical principles, large data sets, distributed systems, and statistical concepts.
- Strong knowledge of supply chain functions and their relationship to broader business operations.
- Experience working with forecasting tools and software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to define problems, collect and evaluate data, establish facts, and draw meaningful conclusions.
- Ability to establish clear objectives, prioritize effectively, and collaborate with business partners to streamline processes and drive results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization and present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, with experience using data analysis tools, PivotTables, and complex charts and graphs.
- Project management experience with the ability to support initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Working knowledge of SAP.
- Process-improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, recommend solutions, and help implement meaningful improvements.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- And more......
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Sigma Foods and the Bar-S brand are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.