Ascent Supply Chain Analyst (Procurement & Production)

Leprino Foods•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascent, a leading sports nutrition brand, is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst (Procurement & Production) to join the Ascent Protein team in Denver. This role will support ingredient procurement, co-manufacturing operations, inventory planning, and new product launches. The position is crucial for ensuring product availability, protecting margins, and maintaining supply continuity as the business grows. The starting compensation typically ranges between $73,000 and $81,000, with an annual target bonus of 5%.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Food Science, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, production planning, or manufacturing operations.
Experience working with suppliers, co-manufacturers, contract manufacturers, or third-party logistics partners.
Experience using ERP or inventory planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze inventory, purchasing, production, or supply chain data.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, or a related field.
Experience supporting food, dairy, nutritional products, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting co-packing, contract manufacturing, or ingredient procurement programs.
An Association for Supply Chain Management certification such as CPIM or CSCP.
Experience supporting new product launches, commercialization efforts, or packaging transitions in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Build procurement and production plans that support customer demand, inventory targets, and continued business growth.
Partner with suppliers and co-manufacturers to coordinate raw materials, packaging, and finished goods production across the network.
Review sales projections, inventory trends, and operational inputs to align purchasing and production decisions with demand.
Build strong supplier relationships through routine communication, planning reviews, and issue resolution.
Monitor ingredient and packaging inventory to reduce shortages, excess materials, and unnecessary write-offs.
Support co-manufacturer production schedules to ensure finished goods are produced, released, and available on time.
Review co-manufacturer performance related to quality, service, efficiency, and cost, while supporting improvement opportunities.
Coordinate with warehouse and transportation partners to move finished goods efficiently through the distribution network.
Build reporting tied to inventory, production output, supplier performance, and supply chain costs.
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Innovation teams to support product launches, packaging transitions, and portfolio updates.
Provide supply chain analysis that supports margin decisions, launch timing, material usage, and inventory planning.
Support process improvements that strengthen planning accuracy, communication, and supply continuity across the business.