What we offer
This on-site role in Green Bay places you at the center of SIOP decision making, with travel to other locations as needed. You will lead reporting and data analysis across key supply chain processes, and serve as the Power BI subject matter expert for data mining and templated reporting across all LRC divisions. You will collaborate closely with Finance to align forecasts with SIOP demand and inventory plans, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights to division leadership and the Senior Leadership Team. The position emphasizes data-driven process improvement, strategic sourcing support, and the opportunity to influence planning and cost forecasting across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead reporting and data analysis for key supply chain processes supporting the SIOP process.
- Serve as Power BI superuser for data mining and report templates across all LRC divisions.
- Coordinate and manage the SIOP process across the corporation in partnership with the SI&OP leader.
- Lead demand analysis for all three divisions.
- Work with Finance Partners to align financial forecasting with SIOP demand and inventory plans.
- Deliver SIOP reporting and analysis to management teams for each division and to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Highlight issues and propose recommendations to close or mitigate gaps identified through SIOP.
- Perform other assignments as prioritized by the management team.
- Support gross margin expansion through Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
- Provide reporting and spend analytics to support the strategic sourcing team.
- Forecast costs using market and macro-economic analysis.
- Facilitate data gathering in support of Supply Chain improvement activities and major initiatives.
- Aim to improve the SIOP process via structured reviews to identify gaps and opportunities.
- Operate on site at Larsen Rd with travel to other locations as needed.
- Schedule, attend, participate in, and facilitate cross-functional meetings that support the operational rhythm for each division.
- Utilize various data sources to forecast and manage demand in support of planning teams at each division.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to incorporate data and trends for a rolling 12-month demand forecast.
- Communicate the demand plan as part of the SIOP process with emphasis on intercompany interactions.
- Organize and analyze relevant data to support the broader supply chain team.
- Understand how the JDE ERP and other data sources interact with Power BI to deliver user-friendly reporting and analysis.
- Collaborate with internal parties to resolve issues.
- Proactively support systems and process improvement for the SIOP process.
Requirements
- BA or BS Degree in business with a Supply Chain focus.
- Knowledge and experience with forecasting and demand management processes.
Technologies
- Power BI
- JDE ERP
- MS Office
The Company
Little Rapids Corporation (LRC) is a specialty paper manufacturer and converter of paper, film, cotton, and nonwoven materials. The headquarters is in Green Bay, and the company is privately held with annual sales above $200 million and about 450 employees across three Wisconsin locations. The business operates two divisions serving healthcare, beauty, flexographic printing, and specialty paper markets. Rapids Green Bay supplies printed film, paper, and nonwovens; Rapids Shawano operates three paper machines producing tissue, machine glazed, and wet crepe paper; and Graham Professional manufactures and sells one-time use products into healthcare and beauty markets through a national and regional distributor network.
Physical requirements
Ability to work in a normal manufacturing environment including sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods; climbing stairs; operating standard office equipment; carrying documents; reaching and bending; crawling; speaking on the telephone; wearing required PPE (hearing, eye, and foot protection); tolerating loud noise (up to 95 dB); and tolerating extreme heat, cold, and dusty conditions.
EOE including disability/veteran
EOE including disability/veteran.
