MRP Buyer Analyst - Food & Beverage Inventory Optimizer

Element Food Solutions, LLC.; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Food Solutions, LLC. in Illinois is seeking an MRP Buyer Analyst to manage purchasing based on MRP signals, ensuring on-time procurement and optimal inventory levels in the food and beverage sector.

You will apply advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, macros), analyze data, and monitor supplier performance to drive cost control and continuous improvement across procurement. This KPI-driven role requires strong collaboration with planning, operations, and warehouse teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of MRP-based purchasing experience, preferably in food & beverage.
• Strong ERP knowledge including Oracle, SAP, BAAN, and Infor M3.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Process MRP messages including Pull-in, Push-out, and Cancellations.
• Generate and manage purchase orders based on system demand.
• Ensure on-time delivery of purchase orders from suppliers.
• Monitor shortage, past due, and supply-demand reports.
• Track Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and cost control opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid excess stock and stockouts.
• Support inventory health through MRP message execution.
• Monitor expiration ingredients inventory reports.
• Participate in internal and customer inventory reviews.
• Develop Excel-based tools for analysis and projections.
• Provide visibility into purchasing trends and supplier performance.
• Communicate with planning, operations, and suppliers to align material needs and delivery schedules.
• Own and track KPIs such as on-time delivery and turnover.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Detail oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

BAAN

Infor M3

Job description

Element Food Solutions, LLC. in Illinois is seeking an MRP Buyer Analyst to manage purchasing based on MRP signals, ensuring on-time procurement and optimal inventory levels in the food and beverage sector.

You will apply advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, charts, macros), analyze data, and monitor supplier performance to drive cost control and continuous improvement across procurement. This KPI-driven role requires strong collaboration with planning, operations, and warehouse teams to