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.

Supply Chain Planning Analyst II, Demand & Insights

The Demand & Insights Analyst role is responsible for leveraging market sales, point of sale (POS) data, and competitive landscape to develop & maintain trend analysis to be incorporated into the tactical and strategic demand signals for Niagara Bottling’s Operations. The role will design and develop the implementation of forecasting models and market research efforts to provide strategic insights to support volume estimations for both established and emerging beverage brands. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong collaboration and relationship building skills skills to provide deep understanding of demand patterns and trends and share across multiple stakeholders within the Beverage Team (Sales, Bev Finished Good Planning, Finance and S&OP)

Essential Functions

Develop reporting of Beverage Market Trends, consumer behavior, competitive intelligence, industry developments, and market trendsEvaluate and define new market opportunities volume ranges and potential risks to inform strategic planning and decision-makingProvide strategic data – driven insights related to market and product performance with category leadersDevelop and manage tools to inform a multi-year beverage growth forecast model, utilizing historical, market trend, POS, distribution, and competitive landscapeProvide actionable insights and recommendations to management to support strategic initiatives and operational planningCollaborate with sales leaders to align on proper assumptions apply to data setsLead cross-functional projects to integrate market data into strategic and operational plansCollaboration amongst Beverage Supply Chain Planning, S&OP and Sales, to provide visibility and actionable insights to inform production and expansion scenariosAct as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders regarding market trends and competitive landscapeBuild and maintain relationships with industry experts, market research firms, and other relevant parties to gather valuable market intelligenceContinuously assess and enhance forecasting processes and methodologies to improve sales opportunities insights in the beverage MarketStay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies to apply innovative solutions to forecasting and market analysisOversee the collection, validation, and analysis of multiple large datasets to generate comprehensive market insightsPrepare and deliver high-level reports and presentations on market trends, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to executives and key stakeholders

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

2 Years  – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment2 Years  – Experience in Position0 Years  – Experience managing people/projects

              *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Travel up to 25%Preferred Qualifications:4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years  – Experience working in Position            0 Years – Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

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

Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or other related fieldPreferred: Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering (Industrial and Systems Engineering) or other related field

Certification/License:

Required:           N/APreferred:          Six Sigma

Foreign Language

Required:           None RequiredPreferred:          None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$78,619.75 - $113,998.64 / Yearly

Benefits

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

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

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