Planning Analyst CO-OP

The Planning Analyst Co-op will support the transformation of our Supply Chain by helping improve processes within our production planning. Working in our Pennsylvania Brewery, the co-op will support projects that are focused on improving workflow, uniformity of process, and adaptability of current/future tooling. The co-op will use their engineering background along with strategy to analyze problems, recommend solutions and monitor the results.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the execution of foundational planning changeover matrix through cross departmental development to assist repeatability of our planning processes.
• Analyze current losses in regards to ingredient and material planning & perform formalized problem solving to identify the root cause. Recommend/implement countermeasures from findings.
• Support experiments that lead to our next improvement around planning efficiencies.
• Work on special projects around implementation of MRP, EWM, and Kinaxis programs.

What We're Looking For:

• Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations planning, or business and engineering.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teambuilding skills.
• Self-starter, proactive.
• Proven problem solving/conflict resolution skills; be able to think through issues and arrive at well-thought conclusions.
• Able to impact and effect positive change with a flexible, open-minded, positive approach.
• Demonstrated ability to be successful in a collaborative team environment.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing environment a plus.
• Previous co-op experience within an industrial environment a plus
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs repetitively throughout the shift.
• Must be flexible to occasionally work off- shifts (evenings, early mornings).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to walk, stand, sit, kneel and crouch.
• Tolerate summer/winter temperature conditions and hot and cold in production environment.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States, now or in the future

Some Perks:

When candidates join Boston Beer's Early Talent Program, Brew Your Future, our early talent coworkers are empowered with impactful projects and learning sessions that contribute to real business outcomes, in addition to an inclusive, welcoming experience. There are many employee resource groups they can join and development training programs they can participate in. Our Early Talent program is made up of hands-on training in the office and at its breweries. Interns and Co-ops have the chance to meet with leaders at weekly lunch and learns to give them more insight into different parts of the business as well as skill building sessions. Each co-op and intern are encouraged to have weekly 1-on-1 check-ins with their manager to ensure their goals are aligned, and they are on the path to be successful at their time with Boston Beer. They are also required to do a final presentation that they present to the business leaders at the end of each cohort to demonstrate what they have learned.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact jobs@bostonbeer.com for assistance.