Sr. Plant Supply Chain Analyst (Onsite)

Vital Farms -

Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the "way things have always been done." Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you're into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you'll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we're proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We're committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.

Your Role :

Reporting to the Plant Supply Chain Manager, the Senior Plant Supply Chain Analyst willbe responsible fordriving supply chain projects, and the planning and scheduling of production and raw materials. The goal is to maximize fulfillment resultstoour customers whileoptimizingefficiencyof our operation through scheduling. The ideal candidate for the role is collaborative, detail-oriented, structured, results-oriented,a creativeproblem solver, adept at balancing multiple priorities, a greatcommunicatorand never satisfied with the status quo. You will work closely with operations, supplychainand external suppliers to ensure we are producing the right products at the right time, with a focus on efficiency.

This role is based on site in our production facility in Springfield, MO. Occasionaltravel for company and vendor meetings isrequired.

What You'll Do :

• Partner with Plant SCM to evaluate current state supply chain effectiveness and propose and lead initiatives around improvements to our Supply Chain Process.
• Collaborate with our Digital Transformation team to help implement and drive the goals around new systems and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, lean, procurement, and logistics to develop and execute a comprehensive master production plan that meets customer demands and optimizes manufacturing resources.
• Create a daily material plan that supports the production plan, ensuring that the required raw materials will be in place at the right time, in the right quantities.
• Effectively communicate the plans to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and manage a daily production schedule with clear directions to Operations when product and line changeovers need to take place.
• Closely manages utilization of Nest Run Eggs (input) to optimize finished goods (output).
• Acts as a "Quarterback" making necessary adjustments and communicating to Operations and Supply Chain.
• Plan and schedule production / materials for shell egg co-manufacturers when they are being utilized for surge capacity.
• Work closely with the Inventory Control Analyst to ensure accurate production reporting.
• Represent Operations in supply chain planning meetings (e.g., S&OE)
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations and supply planning for ECS.
• Act as an owner and use your knowledge and skills to support other projects and teams to help propel our business forward!

What You Bring to the Table :

What We Bring to the Table :

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level,experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs.A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 . Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.

Who We Are :

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 350 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms' products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.

Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we're committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Ready to Join Us?

Together, we're cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow, and know they're part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food.

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need!

Next Steps :

Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter!

In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to "bring ethically produced food to the table," we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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