Inventory Analyst

Job Title: Inventory Analyst

Location: Booneville, MS

Our Company, Your Opportunity:

JBS Prepared Foods is a company with an 80-year history of providing high quality, great tasting sliced meats, bacon, ham and ribs. This is a unique opportunity to be in a start-up environment, with the backing of a Global CPG Powerhouse.  This is a role for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial challenge in a company with aspirations to be leaders within the CPG world.  The position will have both strategic and tactical elements and the person may wear different hats.  This is an opportunity for people who want to think Big, dream Big and work to make Big ideas a reality.

Our Mission:

To be THE BEST in all we do.  We are completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders.  All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

Values:

Role:

The inventory analyst position functions as support to the plant procurement team. The role is instrumental in materials management to enable decisions that directly impact performance. The position supports inventory management and works closely with Operations, Maintenance and Accounting to resolve issues.  This position provides the candidate with opportunities to assist with process improvements, while working in a team environment and interacting with multiple cross functional groups at the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Backup to Procurement Analyst with Morning Packaging counts done at pre-shift Mon- Friday.
• Ensures prompt SAP receipt of all packaging, ingredients, operational supplies, and facility services.
• Perform Daily Material Requirements Planning based off daily production schedule to determine inventory needed to support production
• Create Purchase Requisitions for All Packaging Materials, and other requests as needed.
• Responsible for receiving process; posting GR < 12 hours, damage inspections, inbound audits for Packaging Materials.
• Assist Accounting Department with AP Receiver Workflow; specifically focused on quantity discrepancies.
• Lead cycle and periodic physical inventory counts, All Packaging Materials are to be Cycle counted 1x per Period to be SOX Compliant.
• Support Inventory Management Strategies and Days in inventory metrics and waste identification
• Support Materials Management strategies by identifying chronic inventory adjustments and trigger/engage on problem solving. Work with the Accounting Department to Remove Inventory from SAP with documented details.
• Monitor Inventory usage reports to identify and track slow moving and obsolete inventory.
• Partner with plant management team, Corporate Marketing, & Engineering to improve overall purchasing processes and material management for facility
• IBP Forecasting to Replenish Film/ Labels based on Production Usages.
• Inventory Management for Tubs/ lids & Zipper in Tupelo Warehouse.
• Maintain/suggest optimal inventory storage locations; supporting efficient movement of goods and inventory counts.
• Provide requisition back up for other functions
• Shop Floor Management Assistance as needed.

The above list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

This role is based in a processing facility and individuals in this role are expected to spend time on the plant floor. While at the facility, employee will be subject to extreme temperatures, humid/wet environments and other hazards common to a food manufacturing facility 

• Lifting up to 25 pounds
• Standing for long periods of time
• Working in cold and warm environments
   

Skills and Qualifications:

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

•          Associate’s degree or 1-3 years equivalent experience in similar role preferred

•          SAP experience preferred

•          Advanced Inventory Management knowledge/ experience

•          Strong organization and follow up skills; ability to organize/prioritize tasks and complete them efficiently in a timely manner

•          Excellent math skills, is a plus

•          Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office Tools (i.e. Outlook, Excel- Formula based Inventory Management) and strong desire to learn

•          Self-starter, driven individual focused on continuous improvement and a desire to be the best 

•          Demonstrated capacity to work in teams; team-oriented approach is critical

•          Excellent oral and written communication skills

•          Knowledge of purchasing, scheduling, and production planning of perishable food products preferred

If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers.

JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets