Operations & Inventory Analyst

Dalton Quality Products LLC•Miami, FL

1d•$54,000 - $63,000

About The Position

Higgins Premium Pet Foods is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Inventory & Operations Analyst. This role involves maintaining accurate inventory across facilities, improving operational processes, supporting data-driven decision-making, and assisting in the implementation of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS). It's an opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, system improvement, and making a measurable impact in a growing manufacturing operation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
2–5 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, operations, or business analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis).
Experience working with ERP or inventory management software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Experience in food manufacturing or another regulated manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of FIFO, cycle counting, and inventory control best practices.
Experience with Power BI or other reporting tools.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Monitor inventory accuracy across three warehouse locations.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis.
Produce weekly and monthly inventory performance reports.
Ensure inventory records accurately reflect physical stock to support purchasing and production planning.
Monitor FIFO compliance for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
Generate reports on slow-moving, expired, and soon-to-expire inventory.
Monitor bulk ingredient silo inventories.
Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory audits.
Work closely with warehouse, purchasing, production, and quality teams to maintain accurate inventory.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and warehouse efficiency.
Analyze operational data and recommend process improvements.
Develop reports, dashboards, and KPIs that support management decisions.
Document and improve inventory and warehouse processes.
Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects.
Support operational improvement initiatives beyond inventory, helping optimize workflows and business processes across the organization.
Support the implementation of a new Warehouse Management System.
Assist with process mapping, system testing, user training, and implementation.
Help optimize warehouse processes through the new system.
Become a key user and contribute to future system enhancements.