The Analyst, Procurement (Packaging/Cheese) supports strategic sourcing and purchasing by assisting with inventory management, creating and monitoring purchase orders, and working toward daily operational excellence. This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, supply assurance, and cost control. The Analyst will review KPI and metrics reporting, analyze variances, and support procurement-related project management to meet broader company goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and input purchase orders to maintain optimum inventory levels and meet supplier lead times.
• Analyze inventory levels and product demand to ensure product availability and inventory at optimum age and quality.
• Support ERP procurement workflows, ensuring accuracy and consistency of procurement master data (vendor info, lead times, pricing, etc.).
• Compile material price lists and document/communicate adjustments.
• Review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure, control and benchmark procurement processes including cost tracking and PPV analysis.
• Support the improvement of PO cycle time and purchasing efficiency through workflow optimization.
• Assist with different types of materials for items used in GLC operations
• Assist in managing supplier risk mitigation plans and business continuity strategies.
• Monitor supplier risk and assist in developing contingency plans to protect operations.
• Support the optimization of procurement strategies by managing inventory levels, payment terms, and supplier performance.
• Proactively monitor on-time performance, inventory, and quality with vendors.
• Maintain the supplier scorecards.
• Support vendors, sales operations, supply chain, and operations to ensure timely delivery of quality products and provide efficient communication to support production needs.
• Prepare and submit intercompany stock transfer orders (STOs)
• Assist with the development & implementation of process changes and improvements within the department.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that accelerate time-to-market or reduce cost.
• Take comprehensive meeting notes and ensure follow-through on action items.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings on behalf of the department.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Team-oriented approach and collaborative spirit.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 0-2 years of procurement experience.
• SAP or other ERP system experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Project management capabilities.

Working Conditions

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