Your Opportunity as the Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Planning
Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid - onsite a minimum of 9 days a month primarily during core weeks as determined by the Company; maybe more as business need requires.
In this role you will:
Provide support and direction in working with JMS and copack fruit processing locations, third party warehouses, and JMS operations in fulfilling fruit requirements and inventory levels.
Maintain JMS fruit planning systems to determine replenishment requirements of frozen fruit supply to support production locations.
Create raw material intercompany transfers of frozen fruit via truckload and rail shipments to balance network inventory.
Create truckload shipments of raw material fruit to production locations to support production needs. Understanding quality requirements for storage and thaw times.
Act as single point of contact for intermediate frozen warehouses relating to fruit deployment activities and inventory controls. Including annual contracts, PO and invoice approvals, and involvement in annual budget planning.
Manage deployment activities in support of special projects and acquisitions. Support new product launches
Analyze and determine rules for inventory and replenishment plans that production needs while minimizing supply chain costs
Facilitate the review and resolution of potential inventory shortages
Troubleshooting and identify root cause for all problems associated with the movement and production of fruit
Monitor inventory levels of fruit and identify opportunities for inventory reduction
Support supply planning manager with projects, routine inventory discussions, and analysis using system and off-line tools.
Other responsibilities as assigned
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of experience in inventory management and/or supply chain
Desire and ability to identify improvement opportunities
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and listening skills
Strong computer skills – Microsoft Office
Analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong organization and time management skills
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Experience leading projects
The Right Place for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 2 years of experience in inventory management and/or supply chain
- Ability to identify improvement opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong listening skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Experience leading projects
The J.M. Smucker Co. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strong, with a company 401(k) match, immediate vesting in some materials, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These elements contribute to a favorable view of total compensation value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents and on-site childcare at key locations signal a family-forward approach. Additional supports such as adoption assistance and pet-related leave reinforce this emphasis.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, seasonal compressed schedules, and flexibility options are highlighted across materials. The ability to start with substantial PTO and buy additional time enhances perceived time-off breadth.
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What We Do
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets with products found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer and pet parent preferences for food, how it’s purchased and how the companies that make it should operate, we will maintain the important role we play in their lives. This will allow us to continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on all of those who count on us.
