Sr. Analyst, External Operations

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

The Senior External Operations Analyst position will report directly to the National Fulfillment Manager and be responsible for supporting the co-manufacturing business on the following operational fronts: management of finished goods inventory, fulfillment, reporting relationship management, and process improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Relationship management between a cross-functional cohort of internal and external stakeholders
• Management of Finished Goods Inventory – Ownership of Sales Orders and FG Shuttle movements shipping to and from MAB site.
• Act as a liaison between Customer Service, Supply, Transportation, quality, and external partners
• Reporting and automation tools to increase visibility to external partners
• Process Improvement driven to reduce waste, maximize efficiency, and maximize service levels
• Product Life-cycle management – Manage seasonal transitions, Brand Refreshes, and New Product Innovations
• Continuous Improvement activities – Reporting, Automation Tools, etc…
  
  

Key Metrics & Financial Targets:

On-Time Shipments > 90%

In-Full Shipments > 99%

Case Fill % >99.5%

Inventory Age <90 Days

0 Unforced Inventory Obsolescence

Own:

• Finished Good Inventory including; Quality, Internal stock transfers, Partial Pallet Depletion, Age Risk, and Fill Rate
• Management of external sales orders from receipt to fulfillment
• Customer relationship management for co-manufacturing partners
• Building Power BI Reporting
  
  

Influence:

• Supply Planning, Transportation, Quality, and Co-manufacturing
• Production Dates/Timing, Sales Order Adjustments, Dock Management, FEFO Attainment, Quality Reviews & Releases
  
  

Veto:

• Non-value-added tasks
• Capacity constraints
  
  

Critical Relationships:

• National Fulfillment, Inventory and supply partners (Internal and External) Finished Good Warehousing Teams
• Co-manufacturing orders, transportation, quality and supply teams
  
  

Qualifications, Education, & Experience:

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field preferred
• Intermediate understanding of Supply Chain, Inventory and Warehouse Management processes.
  
  

Skills Needed To Be Successful:

• Show strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude and a sense of urgency.
• Collaborates to achieve strong business outcomes through teamwork.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to solve challenging problems
  
  

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary of $81,000 - $101,000 in Chicago, IL
• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
• Company matching 401(k) contributions
• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays
• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth
  
  

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft

We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.

Ambitiously Curious

We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.

Made With Humility

We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive

We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy to stay ahead of industry giants.