Senior Procurement Operations Analyst

Job Overview:

Senior Procurement Operations Analyst - 4363 Route 104, Williamson, New York, 14589

Purpose 

Reporting to the Sr Procurement Operations Analyst this role will be responsible for providing tactical execution support and project management for the apple procurement team.  The Sourcing Manager will work cross-functionally with manufacturing and other supply chain functions to support efforts to integrate category strategies.  

The Position  

• Scope: As a member of the Apple Procurement team, the Operation Analyst’s role is to collaborate with the category manager to help facilitate key components of category strategies and process improvements resulting in improved apple quality and more efficient yard operations.  Annual spend ~$70MM for apple procurement, including buying expenses. 
• Direct reports: This position will be responsible to oversee and provide direction to ~30 hourly union employees that receive in raw apples (year-round) and ~15 temporary workers during apple harvest. 

This is a new position being created on the Apple Procurement Team.  Looking for an individual who has a drive to challenge the status quo, create new processes and procedures, and be flexible as we work to define this new role.  

 

Accountabilities 

• Safety 

• Employee management and safety of ~30 hourly employees (including union relationship and grievance process), and ~15 temporary workers during apple harvest. 

• Collaborate with cross functional team to ensure food safety plans are being upheld. Responsible to report any potential deficiencies in conjunction with R&D regulatory and/or Quality. 

 

• Quality 

• Follow master blend strategy and place orders of apples from apple storages 
• Ensure proper quality of apples are being delivered to the plant 
• Ensure completion of daily and weekly quality tests on apples 
• Collect and work with logistics team to ship apples to quality labs for testing 
• Monthly apple storage checks for ~15 apple storages in Wayne and Monroe County 
• Managing apple inspection, including temporary workforce during harvest  
• Ensure RFID protocol is followed to ensure traceability of apples throughout the supply chain 

 

• Delivery 

• Responsible for daily activities associated with receiving apples direct from apple growers, 3rd party warehouses, or west coast deliveries. 
• Complete daily yield report and send to stakeholders 
• Apple receiving year-round, working with apple growers and truck drivers delivering apples to the Williamson manufacturing site 
• Create daily apple order and blend to manufacturing plant, ensure 100% fill rate 
• Interact with external/internal drivers to ensure receiving activities are accurate, timely and follow category manager's strategic plan. 
• Review each day’s receipts, submit purchases for approval and execute material moves in SAP. 
• Control the allocation of Mott’s apple boxes during harvest 
• Interview, hire and train hourly yard employees along with the Plant Operations team 

• Work with temporary workforce agency to hire inspection and tagging crews for harvest 
• Ensure truck scales are operational and certified on an annual basis 
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to improve relationships, reduce costs and increase apple yield 
• Plan bulk juice truck deliveries and work with plant on NSAJ production schedules 

 

• Productivity 

• Manage Yard Budget 
• Ensure PM completion on Forklift and Trucks 
• Complete building M&R as needed 
• Work with cross functional team on productivity projects 
• Review all submitted invoices for accuracy, code and submit to manager for approval 

 

• Growth 

• Help develop and execute the apple sourcing strategy 
• 100% completion of Training (Alchemy) for you and your team 
• Execution of Capex Projects 
• Execution of Technology Implementation  
• Assist buyers with projects to include grower meetings, industry events, mailings, etc

 

Requirements:

Relationships/Interpersonal  

• Be a strong team player with other critical cross functional groups 
• A collaborative management style with the ability to build partnerships both internally and externally 
• Have passion to drive continuous improvement 
• Ability to lead small cross functional teams to drive for shared goals 
• Assist growers with questions, inquiries pertaining to grower account 

Prerequisites: 

• 3-5 years’ work experience in the food industry preferable 
• Experience with managing an hourly workforce in a manufacturing environment  
• Bachelor’s degree or similar, with emphasis on supply chain, operation, or Business Administration 
• Agriculture experience preferred 
• Strong people and communication skills 
• Strong computer skills, proficient in in Microsoft Excel and Word and ERP Systems (SAP) 
• Perform in fast paced environment with ever changing priorities 

Total Rewards:

• This is an exempt, salaried position paid on a biweekly cycle. Compensation is flexible and determined by the candidate's experience level. Salary Range -  $72,100 - $126,200.
• Benefits, subject to eligibility, and collective bargaining agreements (where applicable): Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including vacation and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement

Company Overview & EEO Statement:

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a modern beverage company with a bold vision built to deliver growth and opportunity.  We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it! 

 

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us? 

 

We strive to be an , providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~28,000 employees to grow and develop.  We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work. 

 

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Keurig Dr Pepper recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.