Inventory Supply Chain Analyst

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

This role is not a remote opportunity.

Scope:

The Supply Chain Inventory Analyst analyzes inventory trends, inventory accuracy and makes recommendations to mitigate excess and obsolescence while maintaining 100% product availability and on-time delivery rates.

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, Identify trends and report on inventory issues.
• Identify root causes and disconnects to assist in improvement of inventory inaccuracies and material flow issues with regard to the production schedule.
• Provide recommendations to improve inventory processes and procedures
• Develop and implement strategies to decrease working capital through inventory reductions and overall product costs.
• Interact with other Company departments including production, procurement, customer service, and transportation to resolve supply, demand, material, and capacity disconnects.
• Assist the Demand Planning role

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Strategic Planning, or related technical area required or equivalent experience
• 2 years of experience in inventory management or related field
• High level or understanding of planning principles including S&OP, finite capacity modeling, and Master Production Scheduling
• High level of enthusiasm, sense of urgency
• Demonstrated proficient computer literacy including all Microsoft Office products required
• Proficient in Business Intelligence such as SQL, Power BI, Tableau, etc. preferred
• ERP experience required and SYSPRO knowledge preferred
• Must have demonstrated strong work ethic and strict attention to detail
• Must have demonstrated analytical and math proficiency skills
• Must have demonstrated ability to deal effectively in interpersonal relationships

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to physically perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
• Must be able to work seated using a computer and phone for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekend
• Must possess visual acuity to document company records
• Continuous walking throughout plant and distribution center.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds