Remote Distribution & Inventory Analyst

Simplot Company; Boise (ID); Remote; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Paid Family Building Leave

Paid Time Off (up to 160 hours in year

Paid holidays (10)

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Benefits details available

Job summary

Simplot Company is seeking a Distribution Analyst to support inventory planning, forecasting, procurement, and distribution operations across Simplot Grower Solutions. This position partners with Area Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investments, and support efficient movement of Crop Nutrition, Crop Protection, and Specialty Products.

This is a fully remote role that supports teams across multiple U.S. time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years in supply chain, inventory management, procurement, logistics, distribution, or related analytical roles.
• Experience with ERP systems and Power BI.
• Knowledge of agriculture, crop nutrition, or crop protection industries is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-to-decision translation skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor SAP IBP negative stock alerts and evaluate inventory positions and demand to support distribution planning.
• Develop demand forecasts and inventory strategies aligned with objectives and market conditions.
• Analyze inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve availability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Area Leadership, Procurement, and Supply Chain to address inventory and distribution challenges.
• Coordinate inventory transfers and product movement across locations to meet customer demand.
• Evaluate product requirements and manage purchasing requisitions while maintaining records.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve inventory management and distribution performance.
• Support warehouse operations, including inventory control, shipping, receiving, and safety compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between field operations, procurement teams, and key stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Inventory management

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Simplot Company is seeking a Distribution Analyst to support inventory planning, forecasting, procurement, and distribution operations across Simplot Grower Solutions. This position partners with Area Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investments, and support efficient movement of Crop Nutrition, Crop Protection, and Specialty Products.

This is a fully remote role that supports teams across multiple U.S. time zones.