Supply Chain Analyst - Fayetteville, AR

We’re not just another chicken joint—we’re one of the fastest-growing brands in the game, built on hand-made food and bold ambition. At Slim Chickens, every tenderloin gets the royal treatment: brined, buttermilk-soaked, hand-breaded, and cooked fresh to order. That same care and craft goes into how we grow our people.

If you’ve got hustle, heart, and an entrepreneurial spark, this is the place to prove yourself and shape your career. Our team thrives on real connection—working fast, thinking big, and building something that makes an impact every day. Here, you’ll be trusted to make decisions, empowered to own your work, and part of a crew that’s taking this brand to the next level.

Slim Chickens is growing fast. The only question is—are you ready to grow with us?

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This role is accountable for supporting and coordinating responsibilities related to distributor network management, distributor inventory management, order guide management, promotional implementation, depletion schedules, product transition timelines, and supporting systems data integrity. The position reports to the Director of Supply Chain.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drive proactive inventory management practices for critical portfolio items, including distributor and supplier awareness and guidance.
• Monitor distributor inventory levels to support both new and existing restaurant operations.
• Manage daily product substitutions and outages, ensuring proper corrective actions are in place and pricing is correct based on root cause.
• Maintain up-to-date order guides for all product categories, ensuring accuracy across systems.
• Lead the cross-functional approval process for product substitutions and keep the internal approval guide current.
• Maintain data integrity of support systems such as Arrowstream and Crunchtime, including updating replacement and new items and confirming proper item setup for reporting accuracy.
• Support development of forecasts for promotional items, tracking performance metrics and success rates.
• Support supply chain leadership, operators, and distribution centers (DCs) during new restaurant openings, including managing opening orders, pre-opening inventory planning, and order guide management.
• Support additional responsibilities as dictated by business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Physical Activities: Primarily performed in an office environment. Involves entering and retrieving information on a computer and visually verifying details, often in small print. May also require presenting information to small or large groups.

Travel: Occasional visits to local stores.

Requirements and Competencies
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
•Exceptional written and verbal communication.
•Forward thinker with a "get it done" attitude.
Technical Experience
•Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
•Ability to quickly learn new business software.

Industry Experience: 1+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Accounting/Finance, or a related field.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: The above statements are intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed, as well as the competencies required for this role. They do not encompass all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the position. This job description is not an employment contract, and Slim Chickens reserves the right to modify this description at any time.

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Slim Chickens is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all open positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, and physical or mental disability.