Raw Material Analyst (Procurement)

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are a family-owned bottling company with a story spanning over two centuries. We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola in North America and distribute more than 50 beverage brands and flavors creating joy for our customers every day. Our 8,000+ driven employees work hard as part of a team that delivers refreshment to over 30 million consumers across 13 states. Begin a journey with us at Swire Coca-Cola and belong to a community of dedicated team members who think big and believe in winning together.
Why you'll love working at Swire Coca-Cola:
Swire Coca-Cola is committed to providing balance to support you in all aspects of your life, both at work and beyond. We offer the benefits you need for physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Health coverage (3 medical options, dental and vision). 401(k) Retirement Plan w/company match
• Health Savings Accounts w/company match
• FREE virtual primary care, acute care and physical therapy
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid (vacation, holidays, sick time, bereavement, jury duty, maternity/parental, disability leave and volunteer time)
• Discounted & free product
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for career advancement

In addition to health benefits, Swire Coca-Cola is proud to offer you opportunities where you help give back directly to the communities and causes you care about. Note: Enrollment in a Swire Medical Plan is required for some benefits. What does a Raw Materials Analyst do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Responsible for managing direct material forecasting, usage and ordering requirements across all production sites for commodity deck. Tracks and monitors inventory levels including additions and deletions to secure direct materials to produce finished goods aligned with selling trends and promotions. Uses system tools to track and monitor production forecasts. Uses production forecast and required inventory levels for each commodity to create commodity usage requirements used for supplier planning and ordering. Analyzes usage, trends, safety stock requirements and forecasts to ensure production sites have required materials for production. Troubleshoots issues related to raw material management as necessary. Proactively identifies potential supply issues and works with supplier and other stakeholders to prevent production disruptions. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Responsibilities:

• Define data requirements for forecasting and gather and validate information
• Develop forecasting strategy using commodity expertise
• Confirm that forecast is meeting plant needs and adjust methodology as needed to ensure plants have right materials available for production
• Create inventory plans to ensure raw material orders meet business needs, such as promotional periods and new product introductions
• Builds and maintains comprehensive demand and inventory management database to support forecasting and analysis activities, which will also serve as basis for Company's purchasing commitments
• Prepares reports to post and track development and improvement of metrics and area activities. Analyzes, maintains, and enhances required inventory and metrics reporting for management
• Develops and implements strategies to maintain inventory and achieve cost objectives. Establishes and monitors inventory and warehouse performance measures
• Ensure assigned materials are on-hand and available to meet daily/weekly schedule for all in scope production facilities and commodities
• Identify where potential inventory risks are and work with Procurement Buyers, suppliers, and plants to mitigate risk
• Ensure vendors comply with service level agreements and resolve issues related to shipments, defective materials, and discrepancies
• Approve and submit carrier claims, damaged material returns and returned goods authorizations
• Gather insight from Planning, other procurement areas, and other impacted areas to drive more accurate forecasting
• Collaborate with other functions to understand when new materials need to be forecasted to ensure on-time product launch
• Order pre-production materials for initial product launch
• Train junior analysts on operating guidelines, policies and procedures for inventory management and control.

Requirements:

• Plastics and Aluminum industry experience highly preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain management, or related field required
• High School Diploma (or GED) High School Diploma/GED + equivalent related years of experience (current internal) required
• Certified Purchasing Professional (CPP) CIPS Level 3 or higher preferred
• 4+ years of demand planning experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient with an inventory/materials management system, such as SAP and FourKites
• Comfortable making decisions in fast-paced environment where wrong decision can stop production
• Knowledge of automated inventory tracking and management
• Effective interpersonal skills, professional communication, and the ability to work autonomously
• Strong executive presence when presenting

Come and join our Sparkling team!
Swire Coca-Cola is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer that participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Swire Coca-Cola does not sponsor applicants for work visas.