PROCUREMENT ANALYST

Responsibilities

• Ensures prompt & accurate creation and maintenance of purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Converts all purchase requisitions to purchase orders according to release strategies
• Confirms all purchase orders in SAP within 48 hours
• Supports process Requisitions at the plant level
• Supports resolution of AP issues with SAP Workflow (i.e. Workflow, GR/IR Reconciliation)
• Supports and identifies actions to improve overall purchasing processes for facilities
• Supports resolution of all product claims with suppliers, brokers and plants to an agreeable resolution and reimbursement for issues dealing with packaging and ingredients
• Supports Inventory activities (annual/cycle counts)
• Partners with plant teams to ensure correct materials are in place on a daily basis
• Supports optimization of SAP to improve purchase process and accurate financial record documentation
• Supports actions with local management to optimize inventory while maintaining plant efficiency

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Basic computer skills required, including Outlook and Excel
• SAP or other ERP experience a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing company with broad knowledge of operations, distribution, sales
• Self-starter, driven individual focused on continuous improvement
• Excellent team-oriented approach is critical
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of purchasing, selling, scheduling, and production planning of perishable food products desired
• Demonstrated capacity to work with teams