Inventory Analyst

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Pension

Job summary

CHS Inc. seeks an Inventory Analyst to manage inventory knowledge, assess risks, and lead best-practice solutions with management and staff.

This hybrid role is based in Inver Grove Heights, MN, with 3 days on-site weekly and 50%–75% travel, offering potential for long-term growth within the largest cooperative in the US. The role emphasizes accuracy in inventory, cost assessment and product knowledge across grain, propane, chemicals and feed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Inventory Analysis.
• Travel 50%-75% is required.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, including working database knowledge.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Pre-employment screening may be required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Utilize standard processes to ensure timely elimination of non-productive inventory and optimize capacity utilization.
• Verify various bulk and non-bulk inventories.
• Estimate quantities on-hand, assess average cost and quality, verify physical vs book quantities.
• Achieve high accuracy in physical measurement and estimation of products.
• Assist in inventory event planning, analytics, fieldwork and documentation.
• Follow safety policies and assist in identifying and correcting hazards.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Inventory analysis

Procurement knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Ag Business or related

Bachelor's in Business Administration or Accounting/Finance

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

Ready to start your career? CHS, Inc has a opportunity to join our team as an Inventory Analyst! From grain to propane, chemicals or feed, this position will provide knowledge of our inventory, products and services offerings while assessing inventory compliance/procedures, safety, and financial reporting. Additionally, you will act as a key partner to prepare trainings and guidance on how to identify risks, while leading best practice solutions to management and personnel. This is a hybrid role based out of the Inver Grove Heights, MN 3 days a week (T, W, TH) & 50%-75% travel expectation, and the opportunity for long term growth and development at the largest cooperative in the US.

Responsibilities

• With assistance utilize standard processes and procedures to ensure timely elimination of non-productive inventory, effective warehouse/elevator/terminal capacity utilization, and master data accuracy.
• Verify various bulk and non-bulk inventories.
• Estimate quantities on-hand, assess average cost and quality and verify physical matches book inventory quantities according to the department procedures.
• Achieve a high level of accuracy in the physical measurement and estimation of these products.
• Sample quantities on-hand assess average cost and merchantability, and verify physical matches book inventory quantities according to the department's procedures.
• Achieve a base level of understanding of inventory management capabilities and the multitude of products offered including their use, value, marketability and potential obsolescence.
• Assist in the preparation and peer review of inventory event planning, analytic, fieldwork, wrap up work papers and documentation.
• Gain proficiency of the department inventory processes and procedures including enterprise and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in department due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, and divestitures.
• Assist in special projects as needed.
• Achieve a base level understanding of the safety risks by conducting walk throughs and inspections, completing safety checklists and recording non-compliance issues.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards. Correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions in the workplace that are not compliant with policies and regulations.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Procurement and/or Inventory Analysis

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to travel 50%-75%
• Proficient in MS Office suite, including working database knowledge
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Bachelor's Degree in Ag Business or Science, Business Administration or Accounting/Finance, Materials & Logistics Management
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.