Analyst Supply Chain Distribution

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage weekly packaging inventory and coordinate with suppliers for conversions and write-offs. The role supports marketing promotions and new product launches, ensuring packaging availability and accurate PO maintenance.

The candidate should have an associate degree, strong Excel skills, and experience in high-volume operations. Some travel may be required as part of the role, with opportunities for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in business, marketing or related field.
• High volume, fast-paced operation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in Oracle preferred.
• Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly packaging inventory levels and balance coverage.
• Act as primary contact for packaging supplier(s) to manage inventory and conversions.
• Coordinate with Marketing and suppliers to ensure timely write-offs.
• Review vendor orders in VMI program for quantity, ready dates, and pricing.
• Maintain purchase orders in Oracle with changes and yield updates.
• Support new product launches with packaging availability.
• Provide 24-48 hour turnaround on email requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in business/marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Oracle

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons To Work At Bimbo Bakeries USA

Salary Range: $53,800 - $69,900

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

The posted salary range reflects the range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual starting salary will be determined based on internal pay equity to promote consistency and fairness across comparable roles, while also considering the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

This is a fast-paced, detailed orientated, high volume metric position in which the individual will manage weekly packaging inventory levels and make necessary adjustments to balance coverage levels based on sales & marketing promotions, redesigns, formula changes and other types of packaging changes.

Key Job Responsibilities

• This is a fast-paced, detailed orientated, high volume metric position in which the individual will manage weekly packaging inventory levels and make necessary adjustments to balance coverage levels based on sales & marketing promotions, redesigns, formula changes and other types of packaging changes.
• Act as the primary contact for an assigned packaging supplier(s) to manage inventory and package conversions, over aged material, price discrepancies, identify opportunities for improvement with suppliers, propose and execute process improvements.
• Serve as liaison between Materials Management group and Supplier regarding coverage levels, closely monitor and communicate write offs associated with packaging changes.
• Coordinate with Marketing while serving as the main contact for an assigned packaging Supplier(s) to manage inventory and conversions, over aged inventory at the supplier to pursue timely write offs.
• Review orders recommended through Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program for quantity, have ready dates, pricing on a weekly basis.
• Maintain PO’s in Oracle: new orders, line changes/closures, yield updates.
• Submit any bag spec changes for updates to the National Pricing Model.
• Ensure packaging availability for new launches.
• Review Graphics SharePoint site each week to obtain launch/conversion info and update the site with order information.
• Strive to provide a 24-48 hour turnaround on email requests as most issues are very time sensitive.
• Coordinate with Packaging Graphics to bring new product packaging to market on schedule to support new product or redesigned package transition.
• Manage projects as assigned by immediate Supervisor, including inventory reports.

Education And Work History

• Associates degree in business, marketing or related field. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Comfort level with a very high volume, fast paced operation in a time sensitive environment.
• Good interpersonal & problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Products, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Oracle preferred.
• Some travel required.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.