Strategic Procurement & Inventory Analyst

McLane Company, Inc; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Paid time off

401(k) profit sharing

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Customer Experience Procurement Analyst to ensure pricing accuracy for customer programs and liaise with suppliers and internal teams to support locations.

This role emphasizes strong communication, inventory oversight, and seasonal planning, with day-one benefits and competitive compensation. Candidates should have a business degree and 2+ years of purchasing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred.
• Two+ years of related business experience preferred.
• Experience in purchasing or inventory management is beneficial.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; sales experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, time management, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pricing accuracy for Customer programs.
• Maintain strong communication with suppliers, brokers, Customer Category teams, McLane Sales/Merchandising, customer service, accounting, and divisional operations supporting Customer locations.
• Analyze sales and purchasing trends with Customer Category teams to plan and execute seasonal strategies.
• Review daily DSII (Days Sales in Inventory), Inventory levels and Service Level reports to ensure compliance with contractually agreed to Category Fill Rate performance.
• Monitor past-due and unconfirmed purchase orders and work with Buyers and Divisions to schedule inbounds.
• Review warehouse receiving and inventory adjustments.
• Purchase in alignment with McLane policies and best practices to meet department and company objectives.
• Support purchasing functions, online distributions, overstock resolution, Outdated inventory loss, weekly filter trips, TIPS/Deal End reviews, SKU management, and deal/cost change approvals.
• Assist with invoice discrepancies and seasonal planning as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Customer Experience Procurement Analyst to ensure pricing accuracy for customer programs and liaise with suppliers and internal teams to support locations.

This role emphasizes strong communication, inventory oversight, and seasonal planning, with day-one benefits and competitive compensation. Candidates should have a business degree and 2+ years of purchasing experience.