Job Information
Florida Crystals Corporation Supply Chain Analyst in West Palm Beach, Florida
Florida Crystals is a leading domestic sugar producer and North America’s first fully integrated cane sugar company, guiding our sugar from farm to table. We are America’s first and only producer of certified organic sugar, grown and harvested in the United States. Our renewable energy facility is the largest of its kind in North America and provides clean energy that powers our sugar operations, which helps us reduce our use of fossil fuels. Florida Crystals also sustainably farms rice, sweet corn and other vegetables in rotation with our sugarcane. Our rice mill is the only rice mill in Florida.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Supply Chain Analyst reports to the Supply Chain Manager, COE. This position is responsible for conducting analysis to support various inbound supply chain initiatives. The analyst will extract, validate, and organize data sets for each assigned initiative, then perform analysis and recommend solutions. The analyst will conduct data analysis related to department performance indicators, process improvements and user adoption. This individual will need to be effective in understanding and managing issues related to SAP Materials Management (Purchasing and Inventory Management), Ariba, reporting tools, and other new technologies. Additionally, the Supply Chain Analyst may assist in the preparation of departmental presentations as needed.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
2-5 years of work experience in a progressively responsible fulfillment/inventory/production/procurement or planning role.
At least 1 year of experience utilizing an ERP system in a supply chain/fulfillment capacity.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint at an intermediate to advanced level is required.
PREFERRED EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
A degree major in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field is preferred but not required.
Prior experience using SAP, Ariba (Buying & Invoicing, Sourcing, Contracts and Buyer Network), PowerBI is a plus.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Executes and distributes routine departmental performance metrics and reports.
Serves as department support and training (Purchasing, Ariba, Analytics, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
Develops and owns Whatfix training flows as they relate to the Source to Pay process.
Executes detailed analysis of system behavior to facilitate issue resolution.
Serves as liaison between GPO and IT on technical issues, including root cause analysis and fix implementation.
Coordinates efforts between Procurement, Account Payable and other stakeholders to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise in the Source to Pay process as it relates within Ariba and other programs.
Evaluates current processes to best in class and recommends continuous improvement opportunities.
Establishes and creates Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and training documentation as required.
Participates in regional and global supply chain improvement projects on behalf of inbound supply chain.
Prepares ad hoc departmental PowerPoint presentations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL ABILITIES & CRITICAL SKILLS
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing.
Ability to recognize areas for Continuous Improvement strategies; recommends CI strategies to Supervisor.
Ability to understand internal demands as they relate to the purchase/stocking levels of goods and services for the business.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and foster strong, open lines of communication across all levels of the organization.
Ability to utilize ERP information and analyze results.
Ability to always maintain confidentiality of proprietary business information.
Ability to effectively manage time, including the ability to prioritize, work within assigned deadlines, and work independently or collaboratively to accomplish organizational objectives.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining quality & accuracy standards.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook on an Intermediate Level
Continuous Learning (Advanced)
Analytical Thinking (Intermediate)
Problem Solving (Intermediate)
Enterprise Resource Planning/SAP (Intermediate)
Supply Chain Management (Novice)
Material Requirements Planning (Novice)
Inventory Management (Novice)
TRAVEL
Less than 10% travel may be required (domestic and/or international)
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Acting with Integrity: Clearly states goals and beliefs; lets people know his/her true intentions; does what he/she said they would do; follows through on commitments; Understands and follows company policies.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner; tailors’ message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener.
Energy & Initiative: Acts on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked; asserts one's influence over events to achieve goals.
Teamwork & Collaboration – Working effectively with others to achieve a desired outcome.
Judgment & Decision-Making: Bases decisions on a systematic review of relevant facts and information; avoids making assumptions or rushing to judgment; provides clear rationale for decisions.
Working with Ambiguity- Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information.
Accountability: Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad.
Customer Orientation – Addressing internal and/or external customer needs by providing and delivering professional, helpful, high-quality service and support.
Continuous Learning: Demonstrates ambition and desire to move forward in his/her career; engages others in discussions about career development; seeks feedback on ways to increase his/her performance; takes advantage of opportunities to build new skills and capabilities.
LOCATION OF ROLE
West Palm Beach, Florida
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.