Inventory Analyst - Good Culture

LOCATION: Remote

REPORTS TO: Sr. Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly effective, data driven, results oriented Inventory / Customer Replenishment Analyst to provide a broad range of supply chain analysis needs and create & improve planning and process tools needed in inventory management, production planning, order status and logistics. The position will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to optimize inventory, identify and analyze cost reduction opportunities and will work closely with the Sr. Operations Manager and the VP of Operations to deliver short and long-term cost savings opportunities for the organization. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure coordination with planners to execute the production plan on a weekly and monthly basis
• Work closely with operations team members to improve planning tools and reduce/eliminate redundant reports and tools that are no longer adding value
• Develop and manage the finished goods re-order point (ROP) and replenishment process across multiple DC’s to ensure >=97% service levels with minimal obsolescence and discounted sales
• Lead/become super user of our inventory management system 
• Turn data into management information and provide this to the leadership team on supply chain performance along with recommendations for corrective/remedial action plans to anticipate risks and enable decision-making
• Complete daily assessments of inventory for allocations or adjustments to current orders
• Liaise with sales team to communicate order status
• Ensure your work has a positive impact on our environmental and social responsibilities:
• Use environmental and social impact as a critical lens for decision-making.
• Leverage opportunities to highlight Good Culture’s mission and impact to inspire others to join us in doing good.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations or Supply Chain, or equivalent applicable work experience
• Supply chain experience in a startup food company required (Dairy a plus)
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred
• 5+ years of progressive experience in operations/supply chain analytical work as a Supply Chain senior analyst/manager
• Experience with demand planning and forecasting preferred into a multiple DC's environment   
• High level skills in Excel and data analysis (e.g., ALL IFS, INDEX MATCH, SUM PRODUCT, PIVOTS, SLICERS, QUERY, DATA VALIDATION, etc.) to improve costs, analyze capacity, analyze demand, optimize logistics, and/or drive CI initiatives
• Ability to thrive in a challenging and fast paced entrepreneurial environment and develop it into a more sophisticated and scalable platform
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, ability to make decisions, solve practical problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
• Proven track record of initiative, follow-through and results
• Data driven approach to analyzing the entire scope of the supply chain to deliver continuous improvement (CI) solutions to reduce COGS and optimize inventory
• Experience mining for and extracting data from Quick Books a plus
• Strong communication skills to be able to present findings to stakeholders in a clear, concise and compelling manner
• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic, new and growing Good Culture team and work directly with Co-Mans to get needed information for analytical work
• Travel - Up to 20% (primarily upper Midwest)

You are best suited for this role with Good Culture if you…

• Have an “owner mindset” and take the initiative to improve the business at every opportunity
• Can creatively solve problems and gather information without heavily relying on systems, other departments and reports.
• Are instinctive. You see stuff “a mile away”.  
• Can manage ambiguity and feel comfortable working in an enterprising, entrepreneurial culture 
• Have a scrappy, roll up your sleeves, “get it done” approach and attitude to getting priorities and goals completed.
• Handle adversity and unanticipated change in a positive, constructive manner (positive mindset). You see problems as opportunities
• Have a sense of urgency in everything you do and focus on results
• Make fact-based decisions that are data driven.
• Instinctively focus your attention and high energy on the business priorities

About Good Culture:

We believe that if you eat good things, and surround yourself with good, you’ll feel good. Simple as that. That’s why we decided to create a food company that offers real organic ingredients from trusted sources, promotes good health and tastes great. We are a cultured dairy company that currently makes pasture-raised cottage cheese, probiotic rich sour cream, cream cheese and probiotic milk. Our mission is to reinvent the food system, from the (actual) ground up and we’re on the look for some cultured healers!

Good Culture is an equal opportunity employer. At Good Culture we also believe a great culture fosters and values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We seek individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Good Culture is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.