Supply Planning Analyst - Nonni's Bakery : Job Details

Position: Supply Planning Analyst

Department: Planning

Reports To: Director of Demand & Supply Planning

Location: Chicago, IL

About Nonni's

Founded in 1988 as a homage to an Italian grandmother, Nonni's Food Group is the leading Biscotti maker in the world and a recognized producer, marketer, and distributor of branded premium specialty cookies and healthier baked goods in North America. Our brands include Nonni's®, THINaddictives®, and La Dolce Vita®, which are found in grocery, mass, club, and online retailers everywhere.

Job Overview:

The Supply Planning Analyst at Nonni's Bakery will develop and implement effective supply planning strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective availability of materials and finished goods across our bakery product lines, and potentially other Ecosystem related businesses and activities.

This role is responsible for managing the Supply Planning activities and for defining future Supply Planning strategies within the company, but with strong focus on all Co-Packing and Co-Manufacturing activities. This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration ability, and experience in managing Supply Planning processes within the food industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Planning & Forecasting:

• Lead the supply planning process to ensure optimal inventory levels that meet customer demands while minimizing excess stock
• Develop, maintain and accountable for the integrity of the full Supply Plan, aligning with sales, production scheduling, and inventory plans
• Monitor Planning KPIs and identify improvement opportunities for Nonni's production and distribution network
• Working with Demand Planning to highlight and mitigate any potential availability issues before they occur
• Provide Supply Planning information for budget and forecasting processes

Inventory Management:

• Oversee inventory control of finished goods to maintain optimal stock levels
• Work closely with bakery operations and warehouse teams to improve inventory accuracy for finished goods and reduce waste
• Implement strategies to balance seasonal fluctuations in demand for Nonni's specialty baked goods

Process Optimization:

• Identify and deliver planning process improvements, which will support the S&OP agenda of producing cash flow savings through reduced stock holding as well as factory efficiency savings through stable production plans
• Standardize supply planning processes across multiple bakery facilities and potentially other ecosystem related facilities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and improve service levels

Risk Management:

• Implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure consistent production capacity
• Manage short term supply decisions in partnership with Sales and Customer Services

Communication:

• Coordinate with production, sales, and marketing teams during new product launches and promotions
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders on inventory levels, production schedules, and supply challenges
• Lead S&OP meetings to align supply planning with business objectives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related experience
• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Planning Management with at least 2 years in food/bakery industry
• Strong knowledge of supply planning management principles
• Experience with ERP systems and Supply Planning software
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities with a collaborative approach
• Strong personal drive and ability to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders, peers, leaders and bringing leadership and influencing skills to fore

Preferred Qualifications:

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification
• Experience working with bakery products or shelf-stable food items
• Proficiency in advanced Excel modeling and data visualization tools
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position based in Chicago, IL
• Occasional travel to production facilities and supplier locations (approximately 10-15%)
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and strong multi-tasking abilities

Nonni's Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity