Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Analytics

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the 1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023. Sr. Analyst, Supply Chain Analytics Work Location: Chicago Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Want to make an impact? The Supply Chain Analytics Analyst is responsible for analytical and process support on key optimization and continuous improvement initiatives for the Supply Chain organization. Ways you will make a difference Responsible to lead investigations into multiple streams of data to help solve complex business issues Perform ad-hoc data mining and analysis to support organizational decisions-making Identify trends, research effect drivers, and evaluate results Conduct modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, business case development, and other operational analysis Support Supply Chain functions including planning, procurement, transportation & warehousing, and portfolio management with analytical and project-based efforts on an ad hoc basis Prepare abundant ad-hoc reports and contribute to business cases Help facilitate cross-functional communication throughout Supply Chain functions Identify, evaluate, and recommend improvements to Supply Chain business processes Ensure adherence to all company policies and procedures Understand and demonstrates the Company’s core values Perform other duties as assigned Skills that will make you successful Strategic Thinking Planning and Organizing Analytical Problem Solving Time/Project Management Tolerance for Ambiguity Ability to Work Independently Experiences that will support your success 4 years’ experience in Supply Chain or Analytics based field Minimum of Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Related Majors or Business, Finance, Engineering Demonstrated experience analyzing, data mining and reporting on large and complex datasets Demonstrated knowledge of a data visualization platform (such as Tableau or Power BI) Demonstrated Knowledge of SQL or other potential languages (Python, R, VBA etc.) are a plus Past Experience in Statistical and Operations Research-based problem solving is a plus Working knowledge of SAP S4 and/or SAP IBP is a plus High proficiency in MS Excel and Office Suite What We Offer At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR Compensation The salary range for this position is $80,325 to $112,455 annually. Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara- . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, IT

Posted Date: 9/14/2025