Strategic Supply Chain Senior Analyst /Associate (Manufacturing)

Company:David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.Role & Responsibilities:As a Senior Analyst or Associate on the Manufacturing team at David, you will own execution across our co-manufacturing network. This is a high-accountability, execution-first role responsible for ensuring production plans translate into reliable output, disciplined cost control, and scalable operational systems.You will lead production planning, forecasting, and co-manufacturer performance, driving accountability across scrap and yield, scheduling, attainment, capacity, throughput, quality, and continuous improvement. You'll build the analytical visibility and operational rigor needed to scale our manufacturing network efficiently.This role blends rigorous modeling with hands-on ownership, partnering across Quality, R&D, Procurement, Fulfillment, Finance, and Commercialization to define and execute critical priorities with full accountability. Success requires high standards, humility, and the ability to align and challenge stakeholders to elevate team performance.In this role you will:Operate in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment where problem solving under pressure is expectedBuild and maintain advanced Excel models that automate core manufacturing workflows and support cross-functional business executionIdentify and close gaps in systems, data flows, and operating processes; implement scalable solutions that improve visibility and accelerate decision-makingEngage directly with co-manufacturers on a weekly basis to surface risks early, drive alignment, and improve performance through disciplined follow-throughLead high-impact analytical and operational workstreams from problem definition through measurable executionOwn co-manufacturer performance across:Process discipline and operational rigorProduction scheduling and execution oversightConsumption reporting and reconciliationScrap tracking and yield optimizationCapacity utilization and redundancy planningProduction attainment and variance analysisThroughput performance and continuous improvement