OS&D Analyst at Lactalis USA Inc.

Buffalo, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

OS&D Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Microsoft Excel, SAP, ERP, Claims Processing, Data Analysis, Logistics, Problem Solving, Written Communication, Oral Communication, Presentation Skills, Task Prioritization, Reporting, Compliance Monitoring

Industry

Dairy Product Manufacturing

Description

Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed. As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together. In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®. At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued. Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. From your PASSION to ours Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a OS&D Analyst based in Buffalo, NY; Londonderry, NH; or Chicago, IL. The Lactalis USA (LUSA) Supply Chain Operational Excellence team embraces problem-solving and leadership as the keys to continuous improvement, driving overall business transformation. This OS&D Analyst is part of the US shared services team focused on Overages, Shortages, Damages, Returns (OSDR) and Penalties. Responsible for transactions related to clearing, claiming and reducing customer penalties, chargebacks, and OSDR issues across all Lactalis business units. Your work ensures increased compliance with retailer requirements, drives root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions to improve order accuracy, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. You will engage in claims processes in collaboration with Transportation & Warehouse teams. This position will report to an Associate Manager, OS&D as part of the US Supply Chain Operational Excellence team. Requirements From your EXPERTISE to ours Key responsibilities for this position include: Review OS&D (overage, shortage, damage) incidents and customer compliance charges, log accurately in trackers following business unit specific workflows Serve as supply chain point of contact with warehouse & transportation teams to acquire proof of delivery as needed Review and analyze customers deductions related to Supply Chain/Logistics requirements, provide documentation to finance team and sales for invalid deductions Investigate and use informed reasoning to determine root causes of incidents, collaborating with team members across the organization to ensure relevant teams have provided input on analyses and drive action plans to improve Provide reporting on a regular basis to internal teams, highlighting trends and topics for focused improvement Gather proper documentation for and ensure claims are filed with carriers and 3PLs losses related to warehouse and transportation driven OSDR, compliance claims, and finished goods losses. Participate in recurring meetings with internal supply chain teams and external partners to drive improvements and support claims and recovery processes Provide general support for the US Supply Chain Operational Excellence team From your STORY to ours Qualified applicants will contribute the following: BA/BS in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field preferred 3-5 years in supply chain or other relevant roles – (i.e. Early-career candidates may be considered with clearly articulated applicable experience) Intermediate and above skill level with Excel. SAP or other ERP/relational database experience is a plus Proficient with standard office computer technology such as Microsoft Office products and the Internet Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude High level of initiative, excellent written & oral communication skills; good presentation skills Strong planning, prioritization, and task execution skills Ability to adapt in a changing work environment Ability to take direction and work both independently and in a team environment At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career. Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing overages, shortages, damages, and returns (OSDR) and reducing customer penalties and chargebacks. The role involves conducting root cause analysis and collaborating with transportation and warehouse teams to improve order accuracy and compliance.