Supply Chain Analyst

Great Brands – Bigger Purpose

Part of global powerhouse Viña Concha y Toro, Bonterra Organic Estates is focused on crafting wines made from organic and Regenerative Organic Certified® grapes from our facility in Mendocino County, California, including category leader Bonterra (named the 2016 Wine Enthusiast American Winery of the Year); sustainability standout Fetzer; and 1000 Stories, California's original Bourbon barrel-aged wine. We are also the nation’s leading importer of South American wines including Casillero del Diablo, the #1 Chilean wine brand (750ml) in the U.S.; Trivento Reserve, the #2 selling Malbec in the U.S.; and Don Melchor,  #1 in Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2024 list.

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible to collect, analyze, and interpret data related to inventory levels, production schedules, and customer demand to identify areas for improvement. You will analyze sales forecasts, new business opportunities, customer expectations, and internal capacity constraints to assist in the development of production plans. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with the Director of Production, operations leaders, sales, marketing, customer service, winemaking, and executive leadership to meet business goals. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Supply and Demand Planning.

Responsibilities

• Regularly evaluate the forecast to maintain an understanding of the long-range supply and demand picture for key items
• Model winery capacity to determine resources available for third-party activities (custom crush, custom bottling) and available tank space for the upcoming harvest
• Provide analysis and make recommendations to management for finished goods inventory and facilitate the necessary inventory review meetings. Preparation includes, but not limited to, analysis of sales forecasts, run out dates, and inventory
• Perform Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS) while minimizing raw material write-off, cost, and storage usage
• Develop reports and monitor critical KPIs to effectively manage and improve production schedule adherence, planning accuracy, inventory performance, and other key supply metrics
• Develop and periodically update targets for appropriate finished goods inventory levels
• Develop and maintain capacity models in collaboration with winemaking, production, and supply chain leadership
• Develop, set and maintain the detailed bottling schedule, which supports the MPS and considers open finished goods orders, available machine time, available person-hours, and optimizes capacity and raw material constraints
• Integral part of the New Product Development (NPD) process, spearheading planning, risk mitigation, and change management for the launch of new products and updates to existing ones
• Prepare data for the bi-weekly KPI review meetings with the operations leadership group to promote transparency, facilitate continuous improvement, and solve ongoing problems
• Deliver weekly inventory and safety stock reports, along with insightful commentary, enabling management to review and address out-of-stock (OOS) or high-risk inventory situations in collaboration with the sales team
• Plan the replenishment of all imported finished goods to the Bonterra Organic Estates warehouse in Hopland. Plan the replenishment of all finished goods in the state of Pennsylvania in support of the company’s Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) sales
• Prepare a weekly report on current inventory levels and available amounts, focusing on blocked inventory and allocations. Act as field sales contact for packaging characteristics: UPC, SCC, case weight/heights, bottle weight/heights, etc.
• Work with production and customer service teams to schedule and prioritize special projects and rework activities
• Provide scenario planning and analysis for the leadership team to facilitate rapid and reliable decision making
• Partner with third-party custom bottling clients to plan and produce their products while facilitating excellent customer service and problem-solving
• Provide data, analysis, and recommendations to leadership as part of the S&OP process
• Communicate and distribute the production plan to all appropriate parties
• Provide raw material forecasts to the procurement department via SAP IBP and MRP processes
• Collaborate with the procurement team to identify and submit raw material write-off lists
• Provide analysis and recommendations as part of the slow-moving and obsolete inventory process
• Assist the master data team to build, maintain and troubleshoot all production-related master data, including SKU creation and maintenance

Must Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field and five years of production planning experience, including a thorough knowledge of a variety of manufacturing activities, including purchasing, materials, engineering, and production processes, or equivalent combination education/experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, coordinate and complete multiple assignments with accuracy and within the designated timeframe
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and all levels of management in English, both written and verbal; ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, concise manner
• Advanced analysis abilities required to assist in supply and demand planning processes
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts; able to work in a matrixed reporting relationship
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments―including vineyard and production areas―which may be loud, dusty, muddy, or include uneven terrain and varying weather conditions
• Must work well under general supervision

Preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency in SAP and SAP IBP
• APICS certifications, including Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) will set you apart
• Prior experience in the wine industry or knowledge of the three-tier system of alcohol distribution
• Leadership skills, business savvy and proven problem-solving ability
• Bilingual English and Spanish is a bonus

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and push/pull up to 15 lbs. on an occasional basis; requires ability to occasionally stand, walk, reach outward and upward, squat, kneel or bend; requires constant sitting, and hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and working at computer.

Location and Schedule  - This position may be performed remotely from anywhere in the United States with approximately four visits/year to our San Francisco Bay area offices located in Healdsburg and Hopland, California.

Compensation - The target salary range for this role is targeted between $99,000 - $115,000 per year. Actual rates will vary and are based on a candidate’s relevant education, qualifications, experience, skillset, competencies, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.

Benefits - First day Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Tax Savings (401k with company match), Short and Long-Term Disability, paid vacation, sick leave and company holidays. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account benefits available to eligible employees. Community engagement is encouraged with one day/shift off per year as Volunteer Time Off (VTO). We offer many employee-focused health, wellness, training and safety-related programs as well as scholarship opportunities for dependents.

About Bonterra Organic Estates - Our California winery operation located at 12901 Old River Road in Hopland, includes Mendocino County winery, production and approximately 830 acres of vineyard locations. The company employs approximately 200 across the United States. In addition to Certified B Corporation, we hold the following certifications: TRUE Zero Waste, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), Regenerative Organic Certified® and Fish Friendly Farming!

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