Supply Chain Analyst

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Operations
Entry Level

Farmer’s Fridge makes fruits and vegetables accessible and approachable for everyone. We offer a variety of fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals and snacks through our fresh food vending machines, wholesale partners, and our office pantry solution — providing chef-curated meals to customers within seconds. Today, we operate a network of Fridges and partner with clients nationwide in high-foot-traffic areas, such as airports, hospitals, universities, and large office buildings — where there is limited accessibility to fresh, healthy, grab-n-go options.

We care deeply about what we’re creating and aspire to make sure our customers feel that through every touchpoint. This shows up in many ways across the business. We are committed to prioritizing food safety, we are passionate about product quality, we value our employees, we champion the best idea no matter where it comes from, and we’re committed to making an overall positive impact as we scale. 

 

About this Role:

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for using data and analysis to improve the Farmer’s Fridge procurement strategy. You will analyze the current procurement processes, gather input from stakeholders, and recommend and implement solutions. This role is critical to the long-term success of Farmer's Fridge procurement operations and growth.

What You’ll Do:

  • Continuous improvement projects
    • Track and analyze changes in raw material prices to help direct our purchasing activities through RFPs, quarterly bids, and weekly transitions.
    • Analyze overhead spend to provide insight and inform spending decisions
    • Develop SOPs and tools to support efficient and effective procurement operations as the business scales
  • Long-term procurement planning, sourcing, & forecasting
    • Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers
    • Interface with suppliers and provide needed information such as forecasts and menu/ingredient changes
    • Assist with sourcing new products and gathering necessary QFS documentation
    • Manage procurement of products with long lead times and high MOQs ensuring consistent supply
  • Create & maintain dashboards/reporting for procurement KPIs
    • Track, collect, and analyze data to develop supplier KPIs, identify insights, and drive improvement
    • Create and maintain supplier scorecard to manage supplier performance
    • Weekly reporting of operations metrics, identifying and correcting inventory discrepancies
  • Off-site & co-manufacturer inventory management
  • Cross-functional activities
    • Interface with Accounting, Tech, Analytics, Demand Planning, Production, and Menu Teams to provide cross-departmental analysis

Who You Are?

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management is preferred or equivalent work experience
  • 3+ years of experience in the food industry in a corporate procurement or supply chain related role preferred
  • Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs), MS Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint) ability to utilize formulas, v-lookups, and pivot tables with the goal of distilling data
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable goals
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and challenges cross functionally and with third-party vendors

Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement:

"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.”

Benefits at Farmer's Fridge:

In This Together - We stay connected, whether in person or virtually. We encourage business transparency through monthly town hall meetings and weekly financial updates. We set out to make the best product on the market, and we believe we’ve done it. We value your input in the new menu creation process. From regular tasting panels, where employees provide new menu menu feedback. 

Happier Workdays - Each day at work should fill you with joy. We're a fun and passionate group, and we don't take ourselves too seriously. Bring your unique self to work, dress comfortably, and always feel free to share your thoughts and opinions. We encourage curiosity; there's no hierarchy here when we're all swapping ideas.  

Never run on empty - Daily Farmer's Fridge meal, draft cold brew and beer, and office snacks are just some of the offerings to make sure you aren't distracted by a growling stomach. Recharge with our paid sabbatical program after four years of service. 

Innovate & Elevate - We're all teachers and learners. You'll grow, and help grow the company through cross-functional collaboration, open access to leadership, and regular business updates. You have a direct impact on the company’s bottom line. You can also impact your personal bottom line by participating in our 401(k) plan that includes a company match with immediate vesting.

Farmer’s Fridge Diversity Statement:

"Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Farmer’s Fridge, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.”

Farmer’s Fridge is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including hiring, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. View our disclosures related to External Agencies and Applicants below: https://www.farmersfridge.com/careerdisclosures

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