Procurement Analyst

ALMO CORP • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Almo is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Procurement Analyst to join our Planning & Procurement Center of Excellence. This role is central to ensuring accurate and efficient procurement operations across the company. The Procurement Analyst will review and approve purchase order requisitions, support business units with data-driven insights, and serve as a subject matter expert on inventory, demand planning, and supply chain management. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with large data sets, and can effectively communicate complex information to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Degree or Certification in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Data Analytics, or related field.
• Experience working with a demand planning tool is required (e.g., Blue Ridge, SAP IBP, O9, GAINS, StockIQ, or similar).
• 2–5 years of experience in procurement, inventory planning, supply chain analysis, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, forecasting, supply chain principles, and procurement workflows.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and large data set manipulation; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a distribution, wholesale, or consumer goods environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
• Experience building reports, dashboards, or forecasting models.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, validate, and approve purchase order requisitions to ensure accuracy and alignment with company goals.
• Maintain and optimize inventory levels across multiple distribution centers.
• Monitor supply plans, demand forecasts, and inventory performance metrics.
• Identify discrepancies, shortages, or planning risks and proactively recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support business units, finance, distribution centers, and operations
• Develop meaningful reports and dashboards that support decision-making on inventory, procurement, and forecasting.
• Provide insights into buying trends, lead times, stock availability, and demand variability.
• Analyze large data sets to identify patterns, opportunities, and risks.
• Partner with Purchasing, Category Management, Operations, Finance, and Business Unit leaders to support company performance objectives.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Train and support users in understanding procurement and planning processes, tools, and best practices.
• Leverage demand planning tools to support forecasting and planning accuracy.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency and inventory health.
• Support the development and documentation of planning standards and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on inventory performance and operational efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed