Strategic Inventory Planner

Dairy Farmers of America; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Inventory Analyst in Riverside, CA to manage finished goods inventory, monitor KPIs, and coordinate reports to meet demand.

You will collaborate with supply planning and production teams, drive stock availability, reduce excess and stranded inventory, and implement improved processes.

Strong analytical skills, Excel/SAP proficiency, and 2–5 years of inventory planning experience are required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in supply chain or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
• 2 to 5 years of inventory, sales and operations planning, production planning, or related experience.
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with supply planning and production planning teams on inventory availability for customer orders.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure stock availability and minimize excess, coordinating repositioning as needed.
• Develop action plans to resolve excess and stranded inventory with sales, finance and planning teams.
• Develop improved inventory management processes by establishing strategies, improving systems, and communicating with stakeholders.
• Oversee stock levels to ensure materials are in the right location and manage slow moving/obsolete materials.
• Oversee disposition of distressed inventory, coordinate with plants to minimize rework and enable timely utilization.
• Ensure successful execution of the inventory allocation process.
• Develop standard inventory reporting, report trends, and track actions.
• Lead weekly and monthly inventory meetings; participate in production planning meetings.
• Monitor DIFOT, inventory days on hand, and distress targets.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in supply chain or related curriculum

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Tools

Excel

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking an Inventory Analyst in Riverside, CA to manage finished goods inventory, monitor KPIs, and coordinate reports to meet demand.

You will collaborate with supply planning and production teams, drive stock availability, reduce excess and stranded inventory, and implement improved processes.

Strong analytical skills, Excel/SAP proficiency, and 2–5 years of inventory planning experience are required.