FSQ Inventory Analyst

Gehl-Food-; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

HSA option

Referral bonus

Perks at Work

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Gehl-Food is hiring an FSQ Inventory Analyst to manage the end-to-end release of finished goods, maintain food safety and quality, and ensure regulatory compliance across production and shipping.

Reporting to FSQ leadership, you will track release cycles and inventory value, proactively expedite releases, and collaborate with FSQ, Operations, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Finance to keep products moving and meet service targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent.
• 3+ years in production/supply planning, quality, or food safety in manufacturing.
• Experience with product release, quality holds, non-conformance, or disposition processes.
• Working knowledge of production planning, master scheduling, MRP/ERP systems, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills to quantify financial, production, and customer-service impacts.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to develop reports and metrics.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end release process for routine finished goods and on-hold products.
• Maintain a live release/hold tracker with status, aging, quantity, reason for delay, and value.
• Expedite releases impacting production schedules or shipments.
• Collaborate with FSQ, R&D, and Operations to resolve testing, documentation, investigation, and disposition issues.
• Quantify inventory value and financial exposure from delays.
• Assess impact of release delays on schedules, inventory, service, and fill-rate targets.
• Develop KPIs for release cycle time, aging inventory, value at risk, and service impact.
• Lead cross-functional release/hold reviews and escalate issues.
• Identify recurring delays and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Monitor finished goods inventory and participate in SIOP reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional teamwork

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Description

Now Hiring: FSQ Inventory Analyst

Salary Range: $75,000K - $90,000K

Reports To: VP of FSQ

Why join our team?

• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
• Generous PTO & holidays
• Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness

Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:

• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Referral bonus program
• Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities

Position Overview

Reporting to Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) leadership, this role ensures the timely release of finished goods while maintaining food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The position manages routine releases and product holds, tracks release cycle time and inventory value, and evaluates the impact of delays on production schedules and customer service. Working cross-functionally with FSQ, Operations, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Finance, this role helps resolve release bottlenecks, supports SIOP planning, and keeps product moving efficiently through the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the end-to-end release process for routine finished goods and products placed on hold.
• Maintain a live release/hold tracker covering status, aging, quantity, reason for delay, and financial value.
• Proactively expedite releases that could impact production schedules or customer shipments.
• Partner with FSQ, R&D, and Operations to resolve testing, documentation, investigation, and disposition issues.
• Quantify inventory value and financial exposure associated with delayed or held product.
• Assess the impact of release delays on production schedules, inventory availability, customer service, and fill-rate targets.
• Develop and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs covering release cycle time, aging inventory, value at risk, and service impact.
• Lead cross-functional release/hold reviews and upscale issues requiring timely resolution.
• Identify recurring causes of release delays and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Monitor finished goods inventory and participated in SIOP Supply Review activities.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Food Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in production/supply planning, quality, or food safety within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with product release, quality holds, non-conformance, or disposition processes.
• Working knowledge of production planning, master scheduling, MRP/ERP systems, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quantify financial, production, and customer-service impacts.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience developing reports and performance metrics.
• Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience, preferably within the food industry.
• APICS/CPIM and/or ASQ certification.
• Experience with SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, or other GFSI-benchmarked systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or TPM experience.