Production Analyst

About Sunday

Sunday is on a mission to empower everyone to care for their little plot of land. We're bringing safer, science-backed products and personalized, data-driven guidance to the American yard.

Position Overview

As the Production Analyst, you will be responsible for keeping Sunday's production operations running smoothly, from purchase order through finished goods receipt. You'll monitor our contract manufacturing partners (Co-Mans) against production plans, track material availability and inbound shipments, and maintain the schedules, scorecards, and reporting that support production planning and supplier management. Working closely with the Operations Production Director, you'll gain hands-on experience across the full outsourced manufacturing process, including our growing Costco program.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Execution: Maintain production schedules, monitor Co-Man orders against plan, and proactively identify delays, risks, and opportunities to improve execution.
• Purchase Order Management: Prepare and issue purchase orders for components and finished goods following approval from the Operations Production Director, tracking orders through delivery and receipt in the ERP.
• Material Availability: Monitor component inventory, supplier lead times, and material requirements to identify potential shortages and coordinate timely resolution with suppliers.
• Inbound Logistics: Coordinate and track inbound freight from Co-Mans and component suppliers, ensuring visibility through delivery and receipt.
• Retail Program Support: Track Costco-specific inventory builds and shipment plans, including production milestones, kit quantities, and scheduled ship dates.
• Data Integrity & Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely production data across the ERP, internal trackers, and operational reporting tools to support informed decision-making.
• Supplier Performance: Prepare and maintain supplier scorecards covering on-time delivery, quality, and cost. Participate in supplier meetings, documenting key decisions, action items, and follow-up activities.
• Cost Tracking & Analysis: Monitor production costs and tolling invoices against established standards, investigate discrepancies, and support cost-savings initiatives.
• Special Projects & Rework: Partner with the Logistics Coordinator to schedule and track rework, kitting, and display-build activities.
• Process Improvement: Document production processes, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy, and explore automation solutions, including AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in supply chain, production planning, procurement, logistics, or a related analytical role
• Exposure to ERP/MRP systems and bills of materials (BOMs) a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Skills

• Comfortable in Excel or Google Sheets, including lookups and pivot tables
• Organized and persistent; follows a PO or shipment until it lands
• Clear, prompt communicator with suppliers and internal teams
• Stays calm under pressure during peak season and knows when to escalate
• Key characteristics: detail-oriented, positive, collaborative, flexible, transparent, passion for learning, and empathetic
• Roll up the sleeves, can-do spirit; glad to be part of a small, scrappy team