Supply Planning Analyst - Produce

Shamrock Foods Company • Phoenix, AZ

17h

About The Position

The Supply Planning Analyst is responsible for managing inventory for assigned
customers, products and/or sales channels/categories and ensuring the highest
possible fill rate at the lowest possible cost. The Analyst will work with
Demand Planning, Supply Planning and with Supply Chain leadership to ensure that
a smooth flow of inventory into our branches meeting evolving customer needs.
This is achieved via exception based review of purchase orders, tracking and
tracing key inbound loads and maintaining optimal inventory levels given
evolving and dynamic business needs. The successful Supply Planning Analyst will
be able to use analytical skills to identify areas of concern and will work
independently and with others to resolve those concerns in a pro-active way.

We are highly desiring candidates with produce experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from a college or university; Supply Chain degree or related preferred
• 3+ years of related experience and training in the discipline, which may include education
• Must have experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook skills.
• Working knowledge of Clarity or comparable purchasing software preferred
• Strong ability and desire to work both independently and in group / project settings.
• Strong verbal/written communication
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• produce experience
• Working knowledge of Clarity or comparable purchasing software

Responsibilities

• Ensures inventory is available when needed through purchase order generation and exception-based adjustment of purchase orders given forecast and inventory visibilities.
• Manages and tracks inbound orders and lead times for their assigned products / categories.
• Works with centralized receiving to ensure inbound deliveries are received in a timely manner.
• Analyzes excess inventory and takes corrective actions to reduce or eliminate waste.
• Researches areas where increased inventory levels would improve fill rates and works with Demand and Supply Planning to adjust targeted stock levels.
• Investigates sales fluctuations causing service failure and works with Demand and Supply Planning to take corrective actions, where appropriate.
• Works with inventory control functions to insure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Understands business objectives for key Supply Chain and Enterprise performance metrics.
• Interacts with key vendors to correct inbound service failures and escalates ongoing vendor concerns to the appropriate Planning resources.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy.
• Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck.
• associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level