Andrews Distributing

Supply Chain Optimization Analyst II

Allen, TX Full time

Cheers to a Beer & Spirits Career!!

Join the team that has been recognized by both USA Today and The Dallas Morning News as a Top Workplace!

The fact that you landed here indicates you are looking for a better workplace. Maybe you feel unappreciated, and you are tired of being treated like just another employee. When you join our team you become part of the Andrews family, a place where you are valued and respected. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday.

We invest in our team members and are dedicated to their success and well-being by offering:

  • Weekly Pay, Every Friday!

  • Health, Dental, & Vision insurance

  • Paid Vacation & Sick Time

  • 401k with Company Match (FREE Money!!)

  • Nike™ Branded Uniforms

And yes, you will receive free Beer throughout the year! (Root beer to those under 21 years old.) After all, you will be working for an award-winning BEER & Spirits distributor, and we want you to enjoy the brands you already love like Modelo, Coors, Miller Lite, Corona, Heineken, Blue Moon, Shiner, Sam Adams, Dos Equis, Revolver, Lakewood, Rahr, Truly, Topo Chico, Twisted Tea, Pacifico, and many more!!

And for those who enjoy spirits, Andrews is now distributing some of the top brands within the Spirits category such as Buffalo Trace, Fireball, Southern Comfort, Corazon, Wheatley, Seagram's, Canadian Mist, and other Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Gin, Brandy, Cognac, and Tequila brands!

Here's more of what you will do...

A Supply Chain Optimization Analyst is responsible for data collection, cleansing, modeling, and reporting of various KPIs supporting within the entire Supply Chain.  The Supply Chain Optimization Analyst will also assist with identifying areas for operational efficiencies / process improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiative projects, providing analytical support. This role is part of the Operations team.

Here's more of what you will do...

A Supply Chain Optimization Analyst II can be expected to perform the following tasks in this role as a routine part of their job:

Updates, analyzes, presents, and distributes KPI metric dashboards for Operations performance tracking that support the following areas: Forecasting / Sales, Inventory, Labor and Productivity, Safety, Turnover, Damage, Out-of-Date Inventory. (70%)

  • Prepares and coordinates the completion of various data and analytics reports.

  • Identifies underlying patterns and business opportunities with data.

  • Decomposes large and complex problems into simple and easy to understand solutions.

  • Performs miscellaneous Supply Chain related activities as needed.

Collaborates with Operations Leaders as well as cross functionally across departments on prioritized projects, supporting data needs & analysis as needed. (20%)

  • Works with Leaders, stakeholders, and project teams to evaluate business opportunities.

  • Develops insights through analysis and visualization with data to inform and influence stakeholders.

  • Prioritizes workload to ensure high quality solutions, that adhere to standards and best practices, are delivered in a timely fashion.

  • Presents and shares complex data solutions to leadership, stakeholders, and cross functional teams.

  • Advises others on how to design new processes and systems that meet business strategies and standards.

Stays abreast of supply chain industry trends and processes. (5%)

  • Recommends improvements and new concepts as appropriate.

* This is a multi-leveled role with graduated levels of experience, responsibilities, knowledge/skills /capabilities, complexity of data modeling/simulations and level of statistical analysis projects and processes. 

This list is not all inclusive of other tasks and subtasks that may be necessary in performing this role, but rather an overview of the role’s primary work tasks. Here at Andrews, we always step outside of our normal responsibilities to assist each other and effectively care for Customers.

CAPABILITIES

A Supply Chain Optimization Analyst has a greater opportunity to succeed if they can develop and master the following job related capabilities and KSAs:

KNOWLEDGE

  • Analysis and Reasoning Principles

  • Andrews Business Strategies

  • Andrews Portfolio, DISC and EMCO

  • Andrews Service Policies

  • Andrews Safety Policies and Procedures

  • Business Knowledge of the Beverage Retailing and Distribution Business

  • Distribution and Delivery Operations

  • Inventory Management Principles

  • MS Office Suite

  • Organization Strategic Plan and Vision

  • Quality Standards, Procedures and Code Dates

  • Statistical and Data Modeling Principles

  • Supply Chain Management Principles

  • TABC Guidelines

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Ability to Build Trust

  • Ability to Collaborate and Influence At All Organizational Levels

  • Ability to Draw Insights from Data

  • Ability to Influence Others

  • Ability to Interpret and Applying Business/Financial Data

  • Ability to Manage Workflow, Commitments and Meet Deadlines

  • Ability to Organize and Prioritize Workload

  • Ability to Solve Problems and Develop Potential Solutions

  • Ability to Understand and Maximize Operating Efficiency

  • Ability to Work Independently to Get Results

  • Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

  • Attention to Detail Skills

  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills

  • Data Retrieval

  • Measurement Analysis Skills

  • Proficient MS Office Suite Skills

  • Strategic Thinking Skills

  • Team Building and Collaboration Skills

  • Technical Aptitude/Computer/iPad Skills

  • Time Management and Prioritization Skills

QUALIFICATIONS

A qualified candidate for the Data Scientist role should satisfy the expectations below:

Supply Chain Optimization Analyst II

Here's what you must have to be considered for this role...

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Related Field

  • Three Plus Years Experience in Supply Chain/Logistics Analytics; Preferably in a Wholesale or Consumer Goods Industry

  • In Depth Knowledge of, and Expertise in, Supply Chain/Logistics Industry and Professional Best Practices

  • Advanced Technology/Computer Skills; Advanced MS Office skills (i.e. Excel – VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, Power BI, etc)

  • Critical Thinking Skills

  • Communication

  • Data Miner

  • Continuous Improvement Mindset

  • Ability to Navigate through complexities

Here's what we hope you will have...

  • Demonstrated Ability to Develop and Execute Business Strategies

  • Advanced Analytical, Decision-making, Mathematical and Problem-solving Skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Ability to maintain a sustained posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time and operate computer equipment.

  • Ability to bend, stoop, and twist is required for filing and general office duties.

  • Exerts up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or negligible amount frequently to move office-related items or materials.

  • Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating via email and preparing reports and other forms of documentation using company and industry software.

  • Ability to speak, hear, and see is required to communicate with employees, and to operate computers and office machinery.

  • Hand-eye coordination and fine manipulation skills are necessary to operate computers and various office equipment.

  • Continual hand/wrist motion is required to operate computers and office machinery.

  • Ability to perform job functions in compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety policies and best practices.

  • Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.

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