Sr. Analyst, External Operations

Mark Anthony Group is an entrepreneurial drinks company, built from the ground up by thinking differently, innovating and doing the unexpected. Our company is rooted in family values, a bold vision and relentless determination to continuously raise the bar and make a positive difference in consumers' lives. Founded in 1972, we’ve grown organically from a one-person import wine business into an international drinks company whose hallmarks include a portfolio of luxury wineries and iconic beverage brands, including White Claw® Hard Seltzer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, and Cayman Jack.

The Senior External Operations Analyst position will report directly to the National Fulfillment Manager and be responsible for supporting the co-manufacturing business on the following operational fronts: management of finished goods inventory, fulfillment, reporting relationship management, and process improvement.

Accountabilities:

• Relationship management between a cross-functional cohort of internal and external stakeholders


• Management of Finished Goods Inventory – Ownership of Sales Orders and FG Shuttle movements shipping to and from MAB site.


• Act as a liaison between Customer Service, Supply, Transportation, quality, and external partners


• Reporting and automation tools to increase visibility to external partners


• Process Improvement driven to reduce waste, maximize efficiency, and maximize service levels


• Product Life-cycle management – Manage seasonal transitions, Brand Refreshes, and New Product Innovations


• Continuous Improvement activities – Reporting, Automation Tools, etc…

Key Metrics & Financial Targets:

• On-Time Shipments > 90%


• In-Full Shipments > 99%


• Case Fill % >99.5%


• Inventory Age <90 Days


• 0 Unforced Inventory Obsolescence

Own:

• Finished Good Inventory including; Quality, Internal stock transfers, Partial Pallet Depletion, Age Risk, and Fill Rate


• Management of external sales orders from receipt to fulfillment


• Customer relationship management for co-manufacturing partners


• Building Power BI Reporting

Influence:

• Supply Planning, Transportation, Quality, and Co-manufacturing


• Production Dates/Timing, Sales Order Adjustments, Dock Management, FEFO Attainment, Quality Reviews & Releases

Veto:

• Non-value-added tasks


• Capacity constraints

Critical Relationships:

• National Fulfillment, Inventory and supply partners (Internal and External) Finished Good Warehousing Teams


• Co-manufacturing orders, transportation, quality and supply teams

Qualifications, Education, & Experience:

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in Supply Chain or related field


• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field preferred


• Intermediate understanding of Supply Chain, Inventory and Warehouse Management processes.

Skills Needed To Be Successful:

• Show strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive attitude and a sense of urgency.


• Collaborates to achieve strong business outcomes through teamwork.


• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to solve challenging problems

Compensation:

Compensation offered to prospective Team Members has taken internal equity into consideration and can vary depending on a positions’ location. The final agreed upon wage may vary based on the job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the individual.

• Competitive annual salary of $81,000 - $101,000 in Chicago, IL


• Bonus plan designed to recognize company performance and individual contributions


• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits


• Company matching 401(k) contributions


• Paid time off including annual leave, paid sick time and holidays


• Extensive opportunities for training, development, and career growth

At Mark Anthony, we exist to Unearth the Extraordinary:

Our Purpose is not just a statement; it is a call to action that binds us together and ignites our passion for making a difference. It is the driving force behind why we do what we do every single day, connecting our global organization across all business units, roles, and locations. We are:

Best in Our Craft
We set the standard with a pursuit of excellence that can be found in everything from our products and processes to our plants and people.​

Ambitiously Curious
We stay curious, dreaming big and navigating the unknown with an enduring belief in better.​​

Made With Humility
We bring humility, authenticity, fun, and support to every collaboration and celebrate wins as a team.

Daringly Disruptive
We disrupt the status quo, moving fast to seize opportunities and acting scrappy â€‹to stay ahead of industry giants.​