SR Logistics Analyst

Blue Diamond Growers; Elvas (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in California seeks a Logistics/Inventory Analyst to oversee product movement across the domestic warehouse network. The role supports long-term capacity planning and day-to-day storage, movement, and delivery to meet service levels and efficiency goals.

You will collaborate with site leaders and Supply Chain to develop inventory balancing and transportation strategies, monitor inventory accuracy, lead process improvements, and ensure on-time delivery while leveraging SAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of B2B customer service, supply chain, or inventory management experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis on Inventory, Production, Deployment and Distribution to meet information needs of Global Logistics Operations partners.
• Prepare short- and long-term storage plans to optimize space and movement requirements.
• Direct shipments from production plants to balance DOS with customer demand.
• Collaborate with Site and Supply Chain leadership to set warehouse and logistics objectives.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and asset tracking; recommend improvements.
• Lead process-improvement projects to automate deployment planning.

Skills

Data analysis

Inventory management

Excel

Supply chain management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Work Shift: Day

Pay Type: Salary

Hourly Rate (if applicable): N/A

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): $61,200.00 - $79,400.00

JOB OVERVIEW:

Oversees product movement needs across the Domestic forward warehouse network. Handles both long-term capacity forecasting and day-to-day storage, utilization, and movement requirements to achieve target service levels and operational efficiency. Ensures alignment with the Global Supply team's primary focus areas: Safety, Quality, Service, Performance, and People. Collaborates directly with Site Leadership Teams and Supply Chain leaders to create inventory balancing and transportation strategies that support Global Supply and Blue Diamond objectives. Analyzes different scenarios to detect risks affecting network capabilities and efficiency, recommending actionable solutions. Drives continuous improvement initiatives for network planning processes and systems. Acts as a network thought leader by promoting best-practice technology adoption that boosts margins. Maintains comprehensive understanding of both physical and systematic (SAP) material flows, including sourcing, inbound delivery, inventory, processing, warehousing, and distribution. Implement process enhancements with vendors and in distribution to improve quality, increase efficiency, and keep T&W costs low.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs data analysis on the following activities: Inventory, Production, Deployment, and Distribution to meet the information needs of Global Logistics Operations business partners.
• Prepares short- and long-term storage plans to optimize space and product movement requirements.
• Directs shipments from production plants to ensure DOS are appropriate and balanced against the demand for customers planned in those locations.
• Collaborates with Site and Supply Chain leadership to establish, communicate and execute warehouse and logistics objectives in support.
• Proactively monitors inventory accuracy, trace and tracking of product movement, alerting management to trends that impact asset accountability, and offers recommendations for meeting future requirements.
• Develops and leads process improvement projects to automate or streamline deployment planning processes.
• Plans and monitors product movement requirements and monitors on-time delivery.
• Leads project teams and serves as subject matter expert for implementation of new tools and process improvements focused on the delivery of margin enhancement.
• Stays abreast on cutting-edge technology through external education programs, benchmarking, or similar facilities and professional seminars.
• Responsible for all inbound and outbound inventory movements in SAP. Ability to analyze and compare SAP with our partner's warehouse management system. Supports multiple plants and co-manufacturing plants in the network.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of B2B customer service, supply chain management, or inventory management experience
• Experience using Enterprise Requirements Planning systems, such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Experience executing job functions in a proactive manner
• Ability to keep multiple projects on track simultaneously
• Experience solving day-to-day operational problems
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to manage time and work under pressure
• Experience applying analytical skills

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree

• 5 years of B2B customer service, supply chain management, or inventory management experience.
• Would consider Hybrid/Remote Option

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally
• Outstanding organizational ability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for prolonged periods.
• Walking throughout warehouse and multiple buildings.
• Occasional bending and lifting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Typical office environment with low levels of noise and fumes, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature. Use of 10-Key, computer, scanner, fax.
• Office environment, hybrid model 3 days in office as business needs

Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.

Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!

Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.