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.
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 – Competitive retirement plans, 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 Brantford bakery. As a Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring reliable mid‑ to long‑term ingredient and packaging supply while driving standardized, center-led materials management practices across the network. Your work will directly support bakery operations, Procurement, and cross‑functional partners to strengthen supply continuity and reduce risk. This role requires you to be onsite in Brantford four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $75,000 - $86,000
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)
- Lead mid‑ to long‑term ingredients and packaging planning to ensure stable and reliable material supply
- Manage and resolve material escalations for assigned bakeries to protect production continuity
- Strengthen alignment between Materials Management and Procurement through proactive communication and shared problem solving
- Implement and support center-led, standardized material management practices across the bakery network
- Analyze inventory, supplier performance, and cost impacts to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities
- Deliver clear, actionable reporting and insights using tools such as Aera, SAP, and Supplier Scorecards
- Support accurate material data maintenance and supply planning inputs for assigned bakeries
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)
- 1–3 years of experience in supply chain or materials management
- Experience within food manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of material, ingredient, and packaging components
- Proven ability to support cost‑reduction initiatives
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
- Experience with Aera, SAP, or similar planning/ERP systems
- Experience supporting or partnering with Procurement
- Background in process improvement or cross-functional project execution
- Ability to analyze financial and inventory trends to drive decisions
- Experience working across multi-site supply chain networks
Aspire Bakeries is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fair and equitable employment practices. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
