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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Analyst, Life Cycle Management

Work Location: ​Chicago​

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

This Analyst position is responsible for leading and managing the life cycle activities of the company’s product portfolio to ensure that residual inventory and obsolescence targets are met.  This person will manage and own the specific discontinuation activities and SKU transitions as well as create and document the policies, process, and procedures for governing and managing a SKU's life cycle. The main KPI’s of the role are savings of potential waste/write off and helping to achieve the departments Obsolescence plan for the year.

Ways you will make a difference

  • Experience directly managing the end of life processes for “to be” discontinued SKU's in the portfolio. This includes timeline inputs, tracking of FG and Raw/Pack inventory run outs, and adherence to plan.
  • Experience providing regular status updates to management on adherence to project plans, root cause of any misses, risks, and options/tradeoffs/recommendations to minimize impact.
  • Solid cross-functional team leadership skills, including ability to identify and resolve issues/opportunities.
  • Familiarity with SAP software and Business Warehouse/Business Intelligence systems strongly preferred.
  • High competency in mining and analyzing data and reports; Excel experience
  • Experience and skill presenting concepts to multiple audiences.

Skills that will make you successful

  • Supply Planning or Inventory Management Experience strongly preferred
  • Strong verbal, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and able to shift priorities quickly
  • Solid understanding of business process flows
  • High tolerance for ambiguity
  • Ability to work independently

Experiences that will support your success

  • BA/BS; in quantitative majors preferred (i.e. Engineering, Statistics, Operations Management, Economics, Business, Logistics)
  • 2+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong mathematical, analytical and problem solving skills
  • High competency in mining and analyzing data and reports
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products; primarily Excel

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $68,625 to $96,075 annually. 

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.


Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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