inventory analyst, 1st shift

About the role

The role of Inventory Analyst at Starbucks involves developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures related to inventory management, auditing, physical inventory, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing manufacturing batches, auditing discrepancies, establishing relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory management procedures and provide guidance for reconciliations and batch closures.
• Audit procedures and lead investigations to identify, track, and correct discrepancies, escalating issues as necessary.
• Lead physical inventory guidelines throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Perform root cause analysis for continuous improvement opportunities and suggest improvements to existing processes.
• Support Not In Specification (NIS) material, including rework and blend back schedules, product write-offs, monitoring of batches, reconciling NIS reporting, analyzing variances, and managing timely release of product to finished goods (FG).
• Maintain supportive relationships with team partners, customers, suppliers, and vendors to ensure effective communication of strategic and tactical issues.
• Monitor and analyze inventory variances, create summary reports, and provide actionable proposals and solutions.
• Create and maintain user resource material and provide training to new partners as required.
• Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications, and quality procedures.
• Support food safety, legality, and quality programs.
• Understand and follow established safety guidelines, programs, and procedures; actively work to prevent safety incidents.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Work with a diverse team environment.
• Automate inventory processes and support business objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, US military service or equivalent.
• Self-directed and able to work autonomously, acting as a subject matter expert and reviewing work for inventory accuracy.
• Advanced skill and knowledge with inventory system tools, preferably Oracle, Oasis, Aptian, or equivalent and Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO concepts.
• Ability to work in accordance with safety, quality, and sanitation standards, policies, and procedures.
• Flexibility to work in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with food safety regulatory requirements and global standards, including Preventive Controls for Human (Preferred) and FDA Code of Federal Regulations.
• Experience in production batch reconciliation and the financial relationship (3-5 years).
• Implementing inventory processes (3 years).
• Progressive inventory control operations (3 years).
• Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment (3 years).
• Familiarity with GFSI certification schemes (i.e., BRC and/or SQF) (Preferred).

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to develop procedures and train others.
• Ability to solve complex problems using multiple systems and follow through to resolution.

Skills

• Oracle, Oasis, Aptian, or equivalent inventory system tools.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• FIFO/FEFO concepts.
• Safety, quality, and sanitation standards.
• Production batch reconciliation and financial relationship.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Training and development skills.
• Complex problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family expansion reimbursement.
• Paid vacation.
• Eighth paid holidays.
• Two personal days per year.
• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
• Incentivized emergency savings.
• Financial well-being tools.
• Access to educational opportunities through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
• Access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
• Compliance with state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits.