Supply Chain Analyst I - Fresh

Responsibilities The Supply Chain Analysis team is just one part of H-E-B's Corporate Planning & Analysis division, which develops / maintains budgets and systems while providing current, reliable financial data, analysis, and technical info. The Fresh Supply Chain Analytics team is responsible for analyzing and optimizing the end-to-end movement of fresh products across H-E-B’s supply chain. As a Supply Chain Analyst, you'll develop processes, tools, reports, and provide data analytics to support H-E-B's supply chain strategic initiatives, such as inventory planning, logistics, and cost optimization. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Retailing Company. We are looking for: - 2+ years of experience What is the work? Analytics: - Independently identifies / documents / analyzes / implements / communicates solutions to meet the needs of the business - Defines / documents current and future operational scenarios and work with other business areas / client groups to translate moderately complex business needs into solutions / business requirements - Analyzes probable impact of recommendations and solutions on other business areas and client groups - Contributes to cost / benefit analysis, design, and implementation of supply chain models for projects - Provides support and resources for ad-hoc analysis requests, tools, development, and process improvement projects Project Management: - Manages medium complexity projects that may encompass technologies, facilities, processes, materials, handling systems, or other business initiatives - Ensures project is on schedule, of high quality, meets departmental scorecard, and creates business value - Contributes to project efforts / status, including developing project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and coordinating logistical team - Manages / plans work, initiatives, projects limited to parts of a functional area - Develops project management tools for Supply Chain - Supports training and education services for teams and resources - May support, in conjunction with project teams, delivery of processes, systems, processes, metrics, services - Define, document, and maintain current supply chain processes while designing and implementing improved future-state processes to drive efficiency and consistency across the organization What is your background? - A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience - 2+ years of experience - Supply Chain Systems: Project Management Certification (preferred) OR - Supply Chain Optimization: Experience gathering data, developing assumptions, analyzing multiple supply chain options, and providing clear and concise recommendations(preferred) OR - Freight Optimization: experience with freight term changes and logistics / (preferred) Do you have what it takes to be a fit as an H-E-B Supply Chain Analyst? - Proficiency in MS Office - Proficiency with SQL, Databricks, Tableau, or similar analytics tools - Advanced negotiating and influencing skills - Advanced analytical and project management skills - Strong data visualization and presentation skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong organization and time-management skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projects - Ability to work complex issues with senior leadership - Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations - Ability to work within a team and to collaborate with other teams - Initiative; willingness to take risks Can you... - Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment - Travel by car or plane with overnight stays - Sit for extended periods - Work extended hours