Supply Planning Analyst

Shamrock Foods Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Foods Company is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst in Phoenix to manage inventory for assigned customers, products and channels. You will coordinate with Demand and Supply Planning to maintain optimal stock levels and high fill rates while controlling costs.

Ideal candidates bring a Supply Chain background, 3+ years of relevant experience, and strong proficiency with MS Office and purchasing software. This full-time role requires flexibility and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Supply Chain or related preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience and training in the discipline.
• Experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Clarity or comparable purchasing software preferred.
• Strong ability to work independently and in group/project settings.
• Flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensures inventory is available through PO generation and PO adjustments.
• Manages inbound orders and lead times for assigned products/categories.
• Works with centralized receiving to ensure timely inbound deliveries.
• Analyzes excess inventory and reduces waste.
• Researches inventory gaps to improve fill rates with Demand/Supply Planning.
• Investigates sales fluctuations causing service issues and acts.
• Ensures inventory accuracy with coordination with inventory control.
• Interacts with vendors to correct inbound service failures.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Clarity or similar purchasing software

Job description

Locations

AZ Corporate Office
2425 E Camelback Rd
Suite 101
Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

• Purchasing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SUPPL011483

Description

The Supply Planning Analyst is responsible for managing inventory for assigned customers, products and/or sales channels/categories and ensuring the highest possible fill rate at the lowest possible cost. The Analyst will work with Demand Planning, Supply Planning and with Supply Chain leadership to ensure that a smooth flow of inventory into our branches meeting evolving customer needs. This is achieved via exception based review of purchase orders, tracking and tracing key inbound loads and maintaining optimal inventory levels given evolving and dynamic business needs. The successful Supply Planning Analyst will be able to use analytical skills to identify areas of concern and will work independently and with others to resolve those concerns in a pro-active way.

• Ensures inventory is available when needed through purchase order generation and exception-based adjustment of purchase orders given forecast and inventory visibilities.
• Manages and tracks inbound orders and lead times for their assigned products / categories.
• Works with centralized receiving to ensure inbound deliveries are received in a timely manner.
• Analyzes excess inventory and takes corrective actions to reduce or eliminate waste.
• Researches areas where increased inventory levels would improve fill rates and works with Demand and Supply Planning to adjust targeted stock levels.
• Investigates sales fluctuations causing service failure and works with Demand and Supply Planning to take corrective actions, where appropriate.
• Works with inventory control functions to insure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Understands business objectives for key Supply Chain and Enterprise performance metrics.
• Interacts with key vendors to correct inbound service failures and escalates ongoing vendor concerns to the appropriate Planning resources.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from a college or university; Supply Chain degree or related preferred
• 3+ years of related experience and training in the discipline, which may include educatio
• Must have experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook skills.
• Working knowledge of Clarity or comparable purchasing software preferred
• Strong ability and desire to work both independently and in group / project settings.
• Must be flexible and willing to work the demands of the department which may be subject to evenings, weekends and holidays.

At Shamrock Foods Company, people come first – our associates, our customers, and the families we serve across the nation. A privately-held, family-owned and -operated Forbes 500 company, Shamrock is an innovator in the food industry and has been since being founded in Arizona in 1922.

Our Mission

At Shamrock Foods Company, we live by our founding family’s motto to “treat associates like family and customers like friends.”

Why work for us?

Benefits are a major part of your overall compensation, and we believe offering them at an affordable cost is not only the right thing to do, but it helps keep you and your family healthy. That’s why Shamrock Foods pays for the majority of your health insurance, allowing you to take home more of your paycheck. And it doesn’t stop there - our associates also enjoy additional benefits such as 401(k) Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off, as well as our incredible growth opportunities, continued education and wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Shamrock Foods Co all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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