Inventory and Procurement Support Analyst

The Inventory and Procurement Support Analyst plays a key role in supporting our vertical integration program and helping ensure customers can Trust Every Step. This position is responsible for monitoring inventory levels and aligning raw material supply from procurement through production to maintain target inventory levels.

The role analyzes and reports key data to support accurate and timely raw material planning and develops tools and processes to enhance inventory analysis and management. The Inventory and Procurement Support Analyst collaborates closely with Buyers to align short- and long-term material needs and partners with Formulations and other departments to support appropriate raw material usage.

Additionally, this role leads cross-functional efforts to proactively identify, communicate, and manage at-risk materials while supporting continuous improvement and process efficiencies across the supply chain.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Generate specific reporting and analysis tools to support long-term planning needs for vertically integrated products and additional materials as directed.
• Develop new tools and reports to support well-informed data driven planning decisions for Procurement and Inventory Control.
• Support raw material distribution planning for local and global sites.
• Review and update settings in M3 ERP (safety stock, lead time, etc.) for raw materials as directed.
• Validate ERP settings and protocols across the supply chain; work with Operations, Managers and IS to rationalize and streamline utilization of ERP from a Procurement and Inventory Control perspective.
• Evaluate Sales Opportunities and changes to Sales projections to determine impact to raw material supply.
• Generate Raw Material shortfalls lists (a “Watch List”) and manage, update and report in real time as conditions change.
• Participate in critical item runout discussions between Business Unit leadership and Buyers; maintain communication with Customer Experience, Production, Buyers, Labs regarding ingredient usage and allocations.
• Drive Root Cause and Corrective and Preventive Action investigations for inventory shortfall and surplus issues.
• Perform as key liaison between Procurement and Manufacturing by representing Procurement at Operational meetings as needed.
• Support development of protocols and analysis of optimal raw material positions as a key participant of the Inventory Optimization Team.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 4-7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

• Education in business, data science, supply chain, or a related field
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Strong data management skills
• Ability to compile, analyze, and present data in clear, easy-to-understand reports
• Understanding of inventory control techniques and processes
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerBI, and other analytical software

Desired

• Master’s degree in business, data science, supply chain management, or a related field
• Experience sourcing food or agricultural products

Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices
• Ability to lift computers, monitors, and other peripherals

This job description is not intended to cover every detail or every aspect of the job identified.  Other duties may and will be assigned based upon the workload and needs of the department.

Kalsec® is committed to providing safe food to its customers.  This position requires completing annual food safety training. Food safety training is conducted through Kalsec® electronic training program and on-the-job training in each department. The organizational chart identifies personnel responsible for covering food safety responsibilities in the absence of this position.