Sr Analyst - Supply Chain Projects and Continuous Improvement

Darigold

  • Seattle, WA
  • $91,161-125,345 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Description :Job SummaryDarigold is looking for a Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Projects and Continuous Improvement to join our Supply Chain department. The Bulk Fluid Transportation team manages milk pickups from over 300 dairy farms across the Pacific Northwest and inter-facilities bulk fluid movements between over 60 manufacturing plants nationally. You will play a key role in managing the team’s portfolio of process improvement projects and analyzing large sets of operational and financial data aimed at improving operational efficiency, reducing cost, and accelerating the realization of strategic company goals.These projects will allow you to work cross-functionally with plant operations, the commercial team, producers, and third-party haulers. To be effective in this role, you need to be a strong communicator who can adapt your style to connect with a diverse group of stakeholders. You must also possess the ability to break down complex processes systematically using Lean Six Sigma (or similar) methodologies. You will need to be able to synthesize large sets of data and be an expert in storytelling with data to accelerate and sustain process improvement projects while being comfortable relying on statistics, mathematics, and numbers to support your ideas and execution. This role will require a good balance of analytical skills and project management experience, as well as the willingness to learn new skills.Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Challenge existing processes in place and identify improvement opportunities using data
  • Manage a portfolio of capital and process improvement projects to ensure desired results are met within the budgeted time and cost
  • Support negotiation of hauler rates that drive lower total cost of ownership including management of contracts, supplier development, and supplier evaluations
  • Define problems, identify process gaps, gather supporting data, design and implement solutions, measure and sustain results
  • Work with cross-functional teams to maintain a long-term commitment by evaluating financial and operational impact related to process improvement opportunities
  • Increase operational efficiency while minimizing cost and maximizing resource utilization through lean and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Analyze and comprehend large amounts of data from various sources to help facilitate discussions with decision-making bodies
  • Develop, maintain, and improve supply chain performance data reports and visualization using tools like PowerBI, SQL, and advanced Excel
  • Conceptually understand advanced analytic techniques such as optimization, simulation, data mining, and statistics to validate and refine mathematical models and algorithms
  • Analyze operational and financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive efficiencies
  • Lead root cause analyses to define problems, scope, deliverables, and methodologies
  • Identify and assist in the implementation of technology, tools, and processes to improve the reliability of information and increase operational efficiency
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, appropriately prioritize workload, meet deadlines and goals, and respond to day-to-day functional needs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)
  • Comprehensive problem-solving/decision-making skills
  • Robust analytical and project management skills
  • Organized and has high attention to details
  • Forthright about opinions and recommendations
  • Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks appropriately
  • Strong interpersonal skills to partner with cross-functional teams
  • Self-motivated and self-directed, with a high sense of urgency
  • Ability to travel (mostly regional within the Darigold PNW footprint)
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, SQL, and Power BI
Education, Experience, and Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Transportation, Operations Management, or a closely related field
  • Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is a plus
  • 2-5 years of experience in a closely related area
  • Project management experience is a plus
Benefits of Working at DarigoldWe understand that as an employee, benefits that support you and your family in and out of work are important. We’re proud to offer eligible positions a competitive total rewards package – that includes:
  • Employer 401K contribution of up to 9%
  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Employer-paid life & disability coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Education assistance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement where applies (up to 2 days/week after initial 90 days and approval by hiring manager and HR)
  • Compensation range: $91,161-$125,345 (individual wage based on previous experience, knowledge, and skills)
Our Commitment to DiversityAchieving our vision to Lead Dairy Forward requires cultivating and supporting a team with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are committed to providing a workplace based on mutual respect where all employees feel included and can bring their best and authentic selves to work every day. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, creed, religion, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. As a condition of employment applicants offered a role will be required to successfully pass our pre-employment background screen, receive a negative drug screen result & confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify - please follow the links for details, / & view our Right to Work Statement, / .

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