Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

The Supply Chain Optimization

Analyst supports cross-functional initiatives that improve the performance, scalability and resilience of Riverside’s end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the E2E Supply Chain Optimization Manager, this role will use data, supply‑chain knowledge and critical thinking to identify opportunities, investigate root causes and turn complex operational information into practical recommendations. The successful candidate will understand the language of supply chain while remaining curious enough to question existing assumptions and processes.

They will work across functions including Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Packaging, Brand, Finance, Master Data and Business Technology. The role will support a varied portfolio of improvement initiatives, including inventory optimization, product and packaging transitions, commercialization, and process development. The analyst will go both broad and deep, by providing analytical support to broader cross‑functional projects, and deep insights on workstreams they are leading.

Lead and support various supply chain or cross functional improvement initiatives. Extract, clean and analyze information from SAP/SAC and other business systems to translate business questions into clear findings and practical recommendations. Present findings to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders in a concise and compelling way.

Identify when established processes or assumptions may no longer serve the business and constructively recommend improvements. Implement improvements, with a focus on process documentation, decision rules and controls to ensure improvements remain effective. Post‑secondary education in supply chain, engineering, business, operations,



analytics or a related field (or equivalent education and experience) Two to five years of relevant experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, consulting, analytics or continuous improvement.

Experience working with supply‑chain or ERP data (such as SAP), and analytical tools (such as SAP Analytics Cloud) Experience in consumer packaged goods, food manufacturing or another complex manufacturing environment is preferred. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), with analytical skills to process large and imperfect datasets. Proficiency with leveraging AI models to enhance speed and quality of work, with critical lens spotting erroneously generated calculations or assumptions Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills - ability to break ambiguous problems into logical questions, analyses and actions.

Solid understanding of supply‑chain concepts such as inventory, demand, production planning, procurement, capacity and bills of material. Robust communicator, with ease of breaking down complex analysis clearly and adapting message to the audience. Comfortable in dynamic environment, independently moving between detailed analysis, cross‑functional discussions and hands‑on operational problem solving, while seeking input when needed.

Analytical insights – Preparation of (2) pieces of analysis that leverages SAP/SAC inputs, and provides insights into business – 2 months Error‑free AI support – Leverage AI tools to support (2) data analysis or project related goals.

Project

Leadership – Leading at least (1) unique cross‑functional problem solving workstreams, involving multiple non‑supply chain departments, and (2) workstreams within supply chain department – 3 months Presentation of Results – Lead at least (1)



presentation of key findings to Senior Director of Integrated Planning, other supply chain managers, or cross‑functional directors – 3 months 75,000—$85,000 CAD Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff.

Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.

Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress. Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long‑term brand love.

You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high‑quality products.

Continuous improvement: As a learn‑as‑we‑go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. Join Employee‑Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.

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