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Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.
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Supply Chain Solutions Analyst II - AI
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Solutions Analyst II - AI will develop, execute, monitor, and report the progress of continuous improvement AI projects set forth by the Supply Chain Solutions Group. They will oversee, execute, track, and own multiple SCAI projects. The Analyst will be responsible for developing and executing the entire project management spectrum, they will map processes, analyze work and information flows for standardization, automation and optimization opportunities, and analyze data to determine efficacy and control of AI projects, always seeking the most optimal solution. They will be the primary process engineers for Supply Chain Solutions processes and technologies.
Essential Functions
Understands opportunities for business process improvement, and seeks to learn and document underlying and existing business processes.
Test plans and/or test cases (help translate functional requirements/specifications into working test plans and/or test cases)
Analyzes different solutions for ROI, CBA, and feasibility to determine best solution.
Develops requirements and inputs for predictive, prescriptive, and experimental analyses; evaluates and implements results from said analyses
Performs testing, documenting, reporting, analysis, task fulfillment, and daily communication of improvement project objectives
Establishes methods and coordinates implementation of new processes and technology throughout the Supply Chain department.
Stays current on emerging tools, techniques and technologies that can support process improvement.
Presents to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutions
Records and reports actions taken throughout many departmental processes, for the purpose of analysis support and SOP generation
Monitors and follows up on actions required from external parties for existing improvement projects.
Designs, illustrates, and publishes flow charts, decision trees, SOPs, charts, calendars and multiple other visualizations in support of documentation, project management and communication
Oversees the coordination of all concurrent AI projects, and assists in the weighting and prioritization of all projects
Understands the strategic goals of the team, Supply Chain, and organization, and aligns all work with those goals
Determines and reports the success or failure of implemented improvements, including the definition of metrics and indicators, and analyzing the results of completed projects
Conducts Pre and Post Mortems on projects, including documenting, evaluating, and reporting lessons learned.
Presents updates and recaps of implemented projects to cross functional stakeholders
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
??4 Years ? - Supply Chain, IT, Engineering or similar
??4 Years? - Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Presentation Architecture and/or Statistics
??4 Years? - Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Business Process Engineering, Experience managing people/projects
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
??6 Years?- Supply Chain, IT, Engineering or similar
??6 Years? - Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Presentation Architecture and/or Statistics
??6 Years? - Business Process Improvement
??6 Years?- Manufacturing Supply Chain Experience
??6 Years?- Supply Chain in a large, multiple data source environment
*experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
Project Management
Strong business acumen, coupled with the ability to communicate findings to both business and IT leaders in a way that can influence how an organization approaches a business challenge
Software - Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Office, PowerBI
AI Experience
Required skills & experience
Experience designing and deploying hybrid or fully autonomous AI agents that execute tasks
Experience in prompt engineering,?vibe coding,?rapid prototyping,?AI agent development
Familiarity with the AI product lifecycle, including model performance monitoring and establishing feedback loops to ensure sustained ROI
Preferred skills & experience
Experience with enterprise-grade agent platforms (e.g., Oracle AI Agent Studio, Microsoft Copilot Studio) to automate end-to-end business processes
Proficiency in Agentic AI orchestration, specifically in designing multi-agent workflows for autonomous supply chain decision-making
Proficiency in @context engineering and RAG to integrate models with live data via SQL or APIs
Technology - Strong working knowledge of all supply chain information and transactional systems, with the ability to learn both theory and application of existing and emerging technologies and tools.
Supply Chain Engineering
Adaptability - Does not require a rigid framework to operate successfully in; is able to improvise both process and technologically to affect the desired outcome; Can clearly explain logical reasons for improvisation.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under pressure, think analytically and communicate effectively.
Planning/Organizing - uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks optimally
Detail oriented and accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks. Double checks work for accuracy
Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills
Team Work - balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Works well across levels and departments.
Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information from a variety of levels and technical proficiencies
Time & Project Management - Comfortable working within tight and changing deadlines; able to work independently. Oriented towards a deadline completion mindset - puts in the required extra effort to prevent delays
Coachability - Has the ability to explicitly and thoroughly follow directions, asks questions to make sure directions are clear.
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Makes safety the number one priority
Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
InnovACT
Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
Increases performance through greater efficiency
Find a Way
Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
Empowered to be Great
Consistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunities
Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
Communicates effectively to manage expectations
Education
Minimum Required:
??Bachelor's Degree? in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business.
Preferred:
??Master's Degree? in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or MBA.
Certification/License:
Required: N/A
Preferred: N/A
Foreign Language
Required: ?None Required?
Preferred: ?None Required?
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$82,011.54 - $118,916.74 / Yearly
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
And more!
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963. Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation. With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!
Niagara's culture is fast-paced, innovative and intensely collaborative. Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done. We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.
From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.
We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!
Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.
