• Analyst, Capacity Planning

    C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (Houston, TX)


    Position Overview

    As a Capacity Planning Analyst, you will provide capacity planning programs throughout the C&S network as it relates to existing, planned and potential volume. Work with with other key groups (e.g. Operations, Operations Planning, Slotting, Industrial Engineering, etc.) in the development and implementation of capacity programs to drive efficiency of product flow throughout the network.

    Job Description

    Description

    Remote position

    + Conduct operations research in order to develop accurate data models from a variety of data sources (MySQL, Teradata, Oracle, SQL Server) as well as drawing information from operations teams.

    + Refresh data models to keep baseline data at the ready for optimization and simulation.

    + Provide solutions to the product flow by commodity, customer and facility by utilizing capacity planning tools understanding pinch point and potential futures risks balancing impacts to peripheral facility operations, labor concerns and system constraints.

    + Partner closely with the slotting, engineering, operations, etc. to ensure the capacity analysis correlates to the actual executed slotted plan. Garner feedback from the slotting team to determine if capacity planning tools should be modified to better represent final end-state solution

    + Present actionable recommendations to finance teams, operations teams, and senior leadership teams with clear, concise communication and visual representations. Support finance teams with accurate metrics and rationale for operational changes.

    + Create and utilize tools that can quickly analyze product moves and customer/DC relationships to assist the sales team in determining potential for new business and the feasibility of proposed product flow and capacities

    + Work with the network modeling team to provide inputs for modeling capacity and analyze output to determine the feasibility of modeled solutions

    + Travel Required:No

    Environment

    + Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

    Skills

    + Specialized Knowledge : Proficiency & confidence with the MS-Office suite (esp. MS-Access, MS-Excel & MS-PowerPoint), and familiarity using & interacting with warehouse operating systems and labor-management systems.

    + Special Skills : Strong analytical skills

    + Physical abilities: :

    + Other: : Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.

    + Strong multi-tasking, communication and organizational skills with ability to adjust priorities on short notice, manage interruptions and work well under pressure :

    Years Of Experience

    + 2-5 : Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering / Business Analytics field, or 2+ years' distribution/warehousing experience in capacity planning and/or optimization.

    Qualifications

    Bachelor's Degree - Industrial Engineering

     

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    Company

     

    C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

     

    About Our Company

     

    C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

     

    Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

     

    Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

     

    Job Area: Planning & Automation

     

    Job Family: Facilities

     

    Job Type: Regular

     

    Job Code: JC1567

     

    ReqID: R-263705