Supply Chain Solutions Associate, Continuous Improvement (Onsite - Bentonville, AR)

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Supply Chain Solutions Associate, Continuous Improvement will support the Supply Chain Solutions team in identifying, documenting, and analyzing processes to improve efficiency, standardization, and overall business performance. This role provides hands-on exposure to continuous improvement methodologies, project coordination, data analysis, and business process documentation. The associate will assist with gathering requirements, preparing reports and presentations, documenting standard operating procedures, and supporting improvement initiatives under the guidance of team leadership. The associate will also help evaluate process performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to projects that enhance supply chain operations and technology enablement.

Essential Functions

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by helping identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve supply chain business processes.
• Perform time studies, document process maps, and analyze data and process flows to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Assist in documenting current and future state processes, standard operating procedures, business rules, and project-related materials.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to support project tracking, performance measurement, and root cause analysis.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and visual materials to communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations.
• Participate in project meetings, take notes, track action items, and follow up on assigned tasks and deliverables.
• Assist with testing new tools, process changes, or system enhancements and help document test results and feedback.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information, clarify process requirements, and support implementation activities.
• Research best practices, emerging tools, and improvement ideas that may enhance supply chain processes and team effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties and project support tasks as assigned to support departmental objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 0 Years  – Supply Chain, IT, Engineering or similar
  • 0 Years  – Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Presentation Architecture and/or Statistics

• 0 Years  – Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Business Process

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 Years  – Supply Chain, IT, Engineering or similar
  • 2 Years  – Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Presentation Architecture and/or Statistics
  • 2 Years  – Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Business Process Engineering *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Analytical thinking with the ability to review data, identify trends, and support problem solving.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, engineering, business, or process improvement concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documenting processes, reports, and project materials.
• Ability to organize tasks, manage time effectively, and follow through on assignments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present information.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new systems, tools, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Adaptability and openness to feedback in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Coachability, initiative, and a positive attitude toward learning and supporting team objectives.

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business.

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or MBA.

Certification/License:

• Required:           N/A
• Preferred:          APICS CPIM/CSCP, PM

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. 
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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