Sales Purchasing & Operations Analyst

Ben E. Keith Company; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Wellness & EAP

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company in North Little Rock is looking for a Sales, Purchasing & Operations Analyst to join our team. This role acts as a bridge between sales, purchasing, and operations, ensuring smooth communication and process improvements.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, deep knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Excel, and strong communication skills. We value a diverse workforce and offer competitive benefits including insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to relate to all types of people in and outside the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between sales, purchasing, and operations.
• Conduct analysis of inventory levels and sales initiatives.
• Analyze new item requests and product days on hand.
• Work with leaders to reduce expenses and increase income.
• Champion training for Power BI, Excel, and other systems.

Skills

Microsoft Power BI

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Smartsheet

Forms

Job description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger. For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.

Position Summary And Responsibilities

The Sales, Purchasing & Operations Analyst will act as a liaison between purchasing, sales, and operations to identify issues and communicate with department heads to correct and/or improve processes. The S, P & O Analyst will also perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant General Managers and General Manager.

• Act as a liaison between sales, purchasing, and operations.
• Conduct analysis of inventory levels, sales initiatives, operational processes, etc.
• Analyze new item requests, special orders, and product days on hand.
• Work with department leaders to identify opportunities and develop processes to reduce expenses and increase income.
• Champion all training for Power BI, Excel, AI platforms, and other systems used for analytics.

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, Excel, Forms, Smartsheet, and other business intelligence tools.
• Must have a strong positive attitude and the ability to work well with others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to multitask.

Physical Requirements

• Must work in branch office on daily basis. Branch office located in North Little Rock, AR
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affffirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.