Sr. Plant Supply Chain Analyst (Onsite)

Vital Farms – 

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time! 

At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it. 

Your Role:

Reporting to the Plant Supply Chain Manager, the Senior Plant Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for driving supply chain projects, and the planning and scheduling of production and raw materials.  The goal is to maximize fulfillment results to our customers while optimizing efficiency of our operation through scheduling.  The ideal candidate for the role is collaborative, detail-oriented, structured, results-oriented, a creative problem solver, adept at balancing multiple priorities, a great communicator and never satisfied with the status quo.  You will work closely with operations, supply chain and external suppliers to ensure we are producing the right products at the right time, with a focus on efficiency. 

This role is based on site in our production facility in Springfield, MO. Occasional travel for company and vendor meetings is required. 

What You'll Do:

• Partner with Plant SCM to evaluate current state supply chain effectiveness and propose and lead initiatives around improvements to our Supply Chain Process.   
• Collaborate with our Digital Transformation team to help implement and drive the goals around new systems and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, lean, procurement, and logistics to develop and execute a comprehensive master production plan that meets customer demands and optimizes manufacturing resources.  
• Create a daily material plan that supports the production plan, ensuring that the required raw materials will be in place at the right time, in the right quantities.  
• Effectively communicate the plans to key internal and external stakeholders. 
• Create and manage a daily production schedule with clear directions to Operations when product and line changeovers need to take place.  
• Closely manages utilization of Nest Run Eggs (input) to optimize finished goods (output). 
• Acts as a “Quarterback” making necessary adjustments and communicating to Operations and Supply Chain.
• Plan and schedule production/materials for shell egg co-manufacturers when they are being utilized for surge capacity.  
• Work closely with the Inventory Control Analyst to ensure accurate production reporting. 
• Represent Operations in supply chain planning meetings (e.g., S&OE) 
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply planning for ECS. 
• Act as an owner and use your knowledge and skills to support other projects and teams to help propel our business forward!  

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in operations and/or supply chain; preferably in food & beverage manufacturing. 
• Certification such as CPIM is strongly preferred, ability to obtain within 18 months of employment is required. 
• Strong Excel skills/proficiency required; intermediate proficiency for all other MS Office applications.  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; highly organized.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to travel 10-20% for onboarding trips, team meetings, company offsites.  
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills, ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively to all levels of crew – from hourly crew through leadership.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment and able to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and systems, embrace change and are always open to new challenges. 
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
• We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered! 

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Free eggs and butter (yes, really!), along with friends and family discounts. 
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.