Inventory & Purchasing Analyst

CFS

Exeter, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agriculture, Analysis Skills, Business Operations, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Finance, Forecasting, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Turns, Leadership, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Physical Inventory, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Supply Chain, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vlookups, Warehousing
LOCATION
Exeter, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

Inventory & Purchasing Analyst


About the Company & Opportunity:
Join a well-established agricultural organization with more than 40 years of industry expertise and a reputation for excellence. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, innovation, and community impact. This is a great opportunity to grow your career while working in a stable and supportive environment.


Why You’ll Love Working Here:



  • Work alongside an inspiring, approachable leadership team that encourages professional development

  • Clear pathways for advancement and long-term career growth

  • Participate in meaningful community outreach and volunteer programs

  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) match and affordable health insurance

  • Salary range- $70,000-85,000


Key Responsibilities:



  • Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimal stock across multiple product lines

  • Analyze inventory trends, usage, and forecasting to support purchasing decisions

  • Create and manage purchase orders while coordinating with vendors to ensure on-time deliveries

  • Track supplier performance, pricing, and lead times to improve purchasing efficiency

  • Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions

  • Develop reports and dashboards to monitor inventory accuracy, purchasing metrics, and KPIs

  • Partner with operations, production, warehouse, and finance teams to ensure inventory aligns with business needs

  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve inventory turns, and streamline purchasing processes

  • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reconciliations.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and process optimization


Qualifications:



  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field preferred.

  • 2+ years of experience in inventory analysis, purchasing, supply chain, or procurement.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas).


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/