Supply Chain Analyst

Summary of Position:

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing the end-to-end supply chain, from sourcing and procurement through production planning, inventory management, and distribution.

The Supply Chain Analyst will support /oversee selected product categories and in doing so will lead pertinent supplier relationships, product negotiations, and product development.

In working with suppliers and distributors, the Supply Chain Analyst will ensure supply of approved products, ensure contracted price adherence, and quality compliance.

This role is responsible for analyzing supply chain data, identifying inefficiencies, supporting demand planning, inventory management, and improving cost, service level, and operational effectiveness across procurement, manufacturing, and distribution.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

· Support the development of supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.

· Support demand planning, supply planning processes by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

· Create capacity, inventory, and network plans to support growth and resilience

· Identify risks and develop contingency plans

Supplier & Partner Management

· Manage assigned supplier relationships and monitor overall performance

· Support supplier development and risk mitigation initiatives

· Analyze supply chain data related to demand forecasting, inventory levels, supplier performance, logistics costs, and service levels. Support scenario modeling, cost analysis, and what-if simulations

· Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to monitor supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities; implement planning tools. Dashboards, and reporting systems

· Support demand planning and supply planning processes by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities

· Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Culinary and Marketing teams to support decision-making

· Ensure data accuracy and integrity across supply chain systems

· Prepare presentations and insights for leadership reviews

Analytics & Optimization

· Use data and KPIs to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities

· Lead cost-to-serve, make/buy, and network optimization analyses

Required Qualifications:

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Experience & Skills

· 1 to 2 years of progressive supply chain experience

· Strong understanding of demand planning, inventory management, logistics

· Proficient in Microsoft Suite Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data modeling), PowerPoint, etc.

· Ability to translate complex data into clear business insights

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

· Master’s degree (MBA, MS Supply Chain, Operations, etc.)

· Experience in restaurant, CPG, hospitality, or planning system implementations

· Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, etc.)

· Knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, and S&OP processes

· APICS /ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus

Key Competencies:

· Strategic thinker with a strong focus on execution

· Dad-driven decision-making with strong attention to detail

· Cross-functional leadership and ability to influence

· Change management and continuous improvement mindset

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

· Cross-functional collaboration and effective communication

· Strong business acumen and curiosity

· Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

· Clear, actionable insights utilized by leadership and operations teams

· Improved forecast accuracy and increased inventory turns

· Reduced supply chain costs with improved service levels

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

Expected to keep work location a safe and healthy work environment. Utilize basic safety measures to keep the work environment safe. Report any safety concerns to your supervisor. Where safety rules or best practices require that protective clothing/glove/shoes/equipment to be worn, or apparatus utilized, employees must wear clothing /gloves, shoes and equipment and use the apparatus.

· Office-based / In-office presence required

· Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

· Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

M Crowd Restaurant Group is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY employer. Candidates are considered for employment with M Crowd Restaurant Group without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or other protected veteran) or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.