Commodities and Packaging Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee sophisticated spend analytics, predictive forecasting models, and opportunity assessments within the Packaging and Resin categories.

• Discover strategic sourcing opportunities by analyzing spending patterns, supplier concentration, commodity trends, and market dynamics.

• Deliver executive-level insights regarding savings delivery, margin enhancement opportunities, and category performance.

• Track commodity market trends and economic factors influencing resin and packaging materials.

• Create both short- and long-term market forecasts and scenario analyses.

• Present market intelligence to Procurement leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Construct should-cost models, supplier economics analyses, and total cost of ownership assessments.

• Validate supplier cost structures and pinpoint negotiation opportunities.

• Assist sourcing initiatives and negotiations through quantitative analysis and data-driven recommendations.

• Collaborate with Category Managers to formulate and implement global category strategies.

• Direct analytical workstreams for intricate RFx events and strategic supplier evaluations.

• Assess sourcing scenarios, supply continuity risks, and business impacts.

• Manage supplier performance analytics and risk monitoring.

• Develop supplier performance scorecards and recommendations for improvement.

• Evaluate supplier financial health, operational capabilities, capacity constraints, and geopolitical risks.

• Aid in business continuity planning and supplier risk mitigation.

• Mentor Procurement Analysts and act as a technical resource.

• Lead initiatives for analytical process improvement and standardization.

• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Planning, Quality, R&D, and Business Leadership.

• Assist with executive presentations and strategic business reviews.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management, supply chain, or financial analysis.

• Proven experience in independently leading complex analytical projects and influencing business decision-making.

• Background in supporting strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and category management activities.

• Expertise in spend analysis, cost modeling, commodity market analysis, and procurement performance reporting.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot modeling and Power Query.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

• Experience using e-procurement tools like Coupa, Ariba, or Rosslyn.

• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization and reporting software.

• Experience with AI tools to leverage data and implement action plans.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptability to changing situations, new information, and unexpected challenges.

• APICS or ISM certification, such as CPIM or CPSM, is advantageous.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

• Ability to support periodic alignment with global time zones.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans available from day one for full-time team members.

• Educational assistance for eligible team members enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.

• Employer-sponsored life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and additional insurance programs.

• Adoption assistance.

• Fertility benefits included in the medical plan.

• Parental leave.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• 401(k) plan.

• Sick days, short-term leave, holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional leave.

• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP).

• Calm Health access.

• Cancer Resource Services.

• Discount programs.

• Flexibility for remote/hybrid work arrangements.