Sr. Analyst - Plant Operations

Position Description 

The Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain (Plant Operations) serves as the dedicated on-site

connection between DrinkPAK's corporate Supply Chain team and plant-level operations. Fully embedded within the plant, this role attends all operational meetings, provides real-time supply chain support, and drives issue resolution to ensure material availability, inventory accuracy, and production continuity. At its core, this role exists to ensure the corporate supply chain team functions as an excellent shared service partner to the plant — responsive, accountable, and operationally aligned. The Analyst bridges plant-level execution with corporate visibility, identifying risks early, solving problems quickly, and leading the development of the processes and standards that keep operations running smoothly. 

LOCATION: The position is based at DrinkPAK’s Texas Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. 

TYPE: Full-time, Regular.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend all plant daily review and plant leadership meetings as the embedded supply chain representative. 

• Serve as the single point of contact for plant supply chain needs, connecting the right resources quickly and ensuring the corporate supply chain team operates as a responsive shared service partner. 

• Proactively identify and escalate material and capacity risks, maintaining clear and timely communication between plant and corporate teams. 

• Provide rapid response to supply chain disruptions — including shortages, delivery failures, and inventory discrepancies — and lead root cause analysis to drive sustainable resolution. 

• Audit warehouse and inventory practices to verify adherence to established processes, including FEFO/FIFO execution, material rotation, and storage standards; document findings and drive corrective actions with operations teams. 

• Monitor aging, excess, and obsolete inventory and partner with Planning and Procurement to drive timely disposition. 

• Lead the development and implementation of plant-level supply chain SOPs, ensuring processes are clearly defined, consistently followed, and standardized across the network. 

• Own plant-level KPI reporting and maintain dashboards (Power BI, Excel, ERP) to deliver actionable insights to plant leadership and the corporate supply chain team. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred. 

• At least 3+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, material planning, or manufacturing operations — preferably in beverage, food, or CPG. 

• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA or comparable ERP systems required. 

• Strong working knowledge of FEFO/FIFO inventory methodologies and warehouse compliance practices. 

• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis, develop written SOPs, and drive process adoption in a manufacturing environment. 

• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Power BI or Tableau a plus. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — able to operate effectively across all levels of a plant organization. 

• Self-directed and adaptable, with a bias toward action and urgency in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. 

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.

• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.

• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world, DrinkPAK provides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020, DrinkPAK has revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility through cutting-edge technology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.drinkpak.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.  

• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.  

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

BASE SALARY COMPENSATION RANGE: $90-$100K