Cedarlane Natural Foods has been creating healthy, delicious meal solutions for over 40 years. As we continue to grow, we are investing in our manufacturing capabilities, systems, and people to support the future of our business. We are a company on the move, and this role sits at the center of that transformation.
Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that values excellence, transparency, and collaboration. We empower each other to overcome challenges, continuously improve, and deliver best-in-class results. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career, we'd love to have you join our team.
The Supply Chain Analyst is a forward-looking role within the Supply Planning team, responsible for supporting demand and supply planning, owning preparation of the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) deck, and coordinating key supply chain KPIs across the organization. Partnering closely with the Senior Planner, the analyst anticipates supply and production needs, surfaces issues before they become disruptions, and applies automation and AI tools to remove manual bottlenecks across the planning workflow. The role is built to drive measurable improvement, not just maintain the status quo.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the use of AI and automation across Supply Planning. Identify processes ripe for automation; design, build, and deploy solutions (AI-assisted workflows, Excel automation, Power Automate, scripting) that eliminate manual work and accelerate routine tasks such as work order creation, reporting, and data reconciliation. Measure impact in cycle time and error rates.
- Use AI tools to accelerate analysis: draft reports, summarize planning data, generate scenarios, and surface patterns the team would otherwise miss.
- Support demand planning activities: maintain demand inputs, track forecast accuracy, and partner with Sales and Commercial on assumptions and changes.
- Own the preparation and coordination of the monthly IBP deck. Gather inputs from Sales, Operations, Finance, and Supply Planning; ensure data quality, alignment, and on-time delivery to the leadership review.
- Coordinate and maintain the supply chain KPI suite. Build dashboards that surface supply, demand, inventory, and capacity risks before they become problems, and drive accountability across functions for KPI performance.
- Own work order creation in the ERP system, applying automation wherever possible to anticipate production needs rather than react to them.
- Partner with Production, Procurement, Sales, and Commercial to anticipate constraints and align plans before disruptions occur.
- Lead documentation, standardization, and continuous improvement of planning processes from idea through execution and measurement.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of supply chain experience covering planning, demand planning, and/or S&OP/IBP processes.
- Hands-on ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, xTuple, or equivalent).
- Advanced Excel: pivot tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, and data modeling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work on-site full-time.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or similar) in a work context.
- Experience with BI and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Food manufacturing or CPG industry experience.
- APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Process-oriented and detail-driven.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.
Essential job functions
- Primarily seated at a desk and computer for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Occasional standing, walking, and moving within an office environment.
- Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 140 lbs occasionally (files, binders, office supplies).
- Repetitive use of hands and wrists for keyboard operation and mouse use.
- Visual acuity required for prolonged computer screen use and review of detailed data and reports.
Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked in a food, CPG, or consumer goods manufacturing environment?
- ERP systems experience?
- Have you built pivot tables, used Power Query, or created data
models?
- Have you built any automated workflows or scripts to reduce manual work?
Work Location: In person
