PURPOSE:
The Procurement Analyst will develop, design, and create tools and processes that provide key analytics to drive Procurement strategic initiatives and decisions for up to $3B of inventory. This position is responsible for using multiple systems to create efficiencies within process improvement, forecasting and automation. The Procurement Analyst will partner with cross-functional stakeholders including leadership to identify opportunities and deliver results for internal growth and customers.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Leverages raw system data pulled from multiple sources to perform advanced inbound and outbound analysis, including inventory model, developing forecasting algorithms
· Provides recommendations and solutions for business decisions using live system transactional data and internal DataMart/SQL server, Teradata, Alteryx, Python and Power BI and Tableau
· Perform advanced trend analysis- incorporate data from different areas and synthesizes. Findings incorporate cross-function impacts, trends, and industry news.
· Create new tools and capabilities to manage inventory and customer fill rate across the UNFI network
· Responsible for leading, and managing business projects focused on process and system improvements leveraging data analysis, business intelligence, queries, and technology
· Leverage data insights to create and document process improvement.
· Collaborates with cross-functional departments to assess, develop, and implement change.
· Evaluates and measures department key performance indicators to provide recommendations to UNFI leadership
· Develops and executes changes including, but not limited to, system integration, reporting capabilities, process and change management.
· Consult with IT to provide Procurement data to ensure system integration and feeds are appropriately communicating
· Contributes to business efforts around system development needs to execute the strategies around outbound fill rate, inventory impacting working capital and spoilage mitigation.
· Establish systems requirements, definition, testing, training, implementation, and support.
· Identifies customer requirements, develops test schedules, reviews testing plans, and tracks and documents developments/results.
· Ability to work with confidential information including demonstrating discretion on key projects
· Improves and enhances existing procurement department reporting through data and analysis.
· Provides data insights to drive strategic initiatives within functional areas in partnership with key stakeholders.
· Ability to manage multiple, diverse projects with inter-relationships across processes. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies and/or precedents.
· Performs other relevant job duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)
· Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another related field required
Experience:
· 3+ years previous analyst experience required
· Supply chain or procurement experience a plus
· Data collection, building reports and distribution
Knowledge:
· SQL preferred
· Strong Microsoft Office Suite Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access)
· Alteryx or Microsoft Report Builder skills preferred
Skills/ Abilities:
· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
· Must possess strong analytical skills and sound business judgment
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct projects
· Flexible and adaptable to learning and understanding new technologies
· Highly motivated, innovative, and able to work independently and on teams
· Ability to successfully navigate in a complex business environment
· Must thrive in fast-paced work environment
· Must have strong attention to detail
· Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Company: United Natural Foods Inc. ApplyCompensation:
UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
Benefits:
For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), Click HERE for Washington-specific paid time off details.
Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Sales Positions Only: For sales positions that are commission-based, the above range is an estimate of total potential commission-based compensation during an associate’s first year, but UNFI offers an introductory period minimum of $680 per week. After the introductory period, as a 100% commission-based role, there is no set salary. UNFI’s commission plans are uncapped and average earnings vary depending on territory and sales achieved, among other factors.
UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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