What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Excellence Analyst position at Aramark?
Job Description
Union Supply, an Aramark business unit and a leading provider of commissary products and logistics services to correctional facilities nationwide, is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support forecasting, inventory alignment, and cross-functional planning across Operations, Procurement, Transportation, Finance, and Warehouse Leadership.
This role compiles data, analyzes demand trends, and helps support the weekly planning process to ensure accurate forecasts and operational alignment.
Job Responsibilities
Operational Support
Qualifications
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Union Supply, an Aramark business unit and a leading provider of commissary products and logistics services to correctional facilities nationwide, is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support forecasting, inventory alignment, and cross-functional planning across Operations, Procurement, Transportation, Finance, and Warehouse Leadership.
This role compiles data, analyzes demand trends, and helps support the weekly planning process to ensure accurate forecasts and operational alignment.
Job Responsibilities
Operational Support
- Assist in developing weekly, monthly, and quarterly demand forecasts using historical data and business inputs.
- Gather, consolidate, and validate forecast inputs from Operations, Procurement, Warehouse Leadership, Finance, and Transportation.
- Monitor inventory levels and help identify shortages, overstocks, or shifts in buying patterns.
- Support scenario planning for production, purchasing, replenishment, and warehouse capacity.
- Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs related to forecast accuracy, volume trends, and operational performance.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of planning data across systems and reports.
- Provide routine analytical insights to help identify the drivers behind forecast variances.
- Assist in identifying process improvements and workflow efficiencies within the planning cycle.
- Participate in weekly demand planning discussions and provide data-driven updates.
- Communicate forecast changes and operational impacts to key leaders.
- Partner closely with Operations, Procurement, Warehouse Leadership, Finance, and Transportation to ensure alignment across functions.
- Develop strong working relationships to maintain consistency and accuracy across all inputs.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all operational and financial data.
- Follow company policies, operational standards, and planning procedures.
- Support system enhancements and future ERP transitions with data preparation and testing.
- Assist with special projects, analysis requests, and ad-hoc reporting as needed.
- Job duties may shift based on business needs without formal notice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor?s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, Finance, Operations, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, inventory analysis, or supply chain analytics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, basic modeling).
- Experience with ERP systems (DAX, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.