Materials Analyst

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Houston, TX

2d•$60,500 - $78,600•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for balancing supply and demand for ingredients and packaging for bakeries in the BBU inbound supply chain.

Experience in purchasing, procurement, or customer service
Excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in Excel, ERP software, and Outlook
Team player able to work in a high volume, fast paced & time sensitive environment

Bachelor Degree in Business or related field preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.

Complete the MRP analysis/replenishment review of required stocking levels for ingredients and packaging in designated plants
Execute release orders to approved suppliers based on existing purchasing contracts and blanket purchase orders, track confirmations, and expedite shipments as necessary to maintain inventory levels within the guidelines set by BBU
Maintain web-based inventory planning sheets on a weekly/daily schedule as specified by BBU
Execute release orders in Oracle and track confirmations to insure timely receipt of ingredients and packaging into bakeries
Manage packaging and ingredients transitions as a result of innovation, packaging re-design, promotional activity and product transfers
Obtain and update forecasts in inventory planning sheets to support new product introductions and promotional activity
Review, coordinate, and place release orders for all bulk ingredients at designated plants
Review monthly analysis of slow moving inventory and take appropriate actions to reduce obsolescence
Build and maintain strong business-to-business relationships with key suppliers & internal customers
Identify, research and implement cost-saving opportunities
Track and expedite incoming orders as needed to insure continued production at the plants.