Sr Analyst, Supply Chain Solutions

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries 

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – A competitive 401(k) with immediate company match, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Analyst, Materials Management to join our team at our Los Angeles office. As a Senior Analyst, you will be accountable for supporting mid‑ to long‑term ingredient and packaging planning, managing material escalations, and strengthening cross‑functional alignment across Procurement, Supply Chain, and bakery operations. Your work is critical for ensuring material availability, optimizing inventory, and driving standardization across the network. This role requires you to be onsite in our Los Angeles office four days per week, enabling hands-on collaboration with bakeries, suppliers, and planning teams.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $75,000 – $86,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Support the development and execution of mid‑ to long‑term material requirements planning for ingredients and packaging.
• Lead and resolve material escalations in partnership with bakeries, Procurement, Planning, and vendors.
• Strengthen materials management processes by supporting center‑led initiatives, standard practices, and cross-functional alignment.
• Analyze inventory and financial data to identify risks, drive improvements, and support budget targets.
• Collaborate with Procurement to monitor vendor performance, address supply deviations, and facilitate weekly material reviews.
• Develop and deliver weekly/monthly reporting to bakeries and leadership using tools such as Aera and SAP.
• Support data integrity and process accuracy by partnering with Master Data, Procurement, and bakeries to maintain material records.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• 1–3 years of progressive supply chain experience, with strong exposure to materials management in food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of ingredient and packaging components.
• Demonstrated ability to support cost‑reduction initiatives and cross-functional process alignment.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across internal and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• Experience leading cross-functional teams or initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in inventory, trend, or financial analysis.
• Familiarity with SAP, Aera, or other planning tools.
• Track record of improving materials management processes.
• Experience supporting network‑wide supply chain or procurement initiatives.

Call to Action

Ready to grow your career with a company that values your work and your future?
Apply today and become part of our team at Aspire Bakeries!

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.