Analyst - Material Management SARM

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​

OVERVIEW

As an Analyst – Materials Management, you will help ensure the timely availability of raw materials across a network supporting more than 30 plants and business teams in the United States. You will analyze supply risks, maintain planning parameters, and partner with sourcing, supply planning, brand planning, suppliers, and operating teams to improve material availability, inventory, and service. This individual contributor role offers cross-functional exposure to supply chain decisions, transitions, and new product launches.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Analyze replenishment performance, identify process gaps, and implement corrective actions.

• Collaborate with sourcing, supply planning, brand planning, suppliers, and operating teams to set order targets and resolve material issues.

• Ensure raw materials are available on time; identify production risks and communicate mitigation plans.

• Manage inbound and outbound warehouse planning, material aging, inventory levels, safety stocks, and write-off risks.

• Maintain and validate raw-material planning parameters in SAP and complete monthly material health checks.

• Support packaging and vendor transitions, new product launches, bill-of-materials setup, and project changes.

• Prepare operational metrics and decision support for supplier and stakeholder reviews.

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly replenishment activities and contribute to continuous improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Experience: 2–3 years of related experience in supply chain, materials planning, inventory, or a similar field.

Technical Skills: Data analysis and visualization; Excel skills including lookups, pivot tables, and charts; experience with SAP Materials Management; understanding of supply chain concepts and basic mathematics.

Soft Skills: Effective written and verbal communication, collaboration, prioritization, problem-solving, critical thinking, self-management, and a continuous improvement mindset.

People Management: Individual contributor role; no direct people management experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• 3+ years of related experience, preferably in materials planning or inventory management.

• Professional certification such as APICS CSCP or Six Sigma.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.