Description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
Salary Range: $54,800 - $71,300
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off
401k & Company Match

 
The Material Analyst is accountable for the supply of goods and services to the bakeries.  They need to provide strong leadership as a key point of contact between our plants and our suppliers.  The Material Analyst is responsible for ensuring optimal supply of approved ingredients and packaging for our bakeries.  This role works closely with plant operations, procurement and suppliers.   

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Complete the MRP analysis/replenishment review of required stocking levels for ingredients and packaging in designated plants
• Keep bakeries supplied with key materials.  Execute release orders to approved suppliers based on existing purchasing contracts, track confirmations, follow up on orders and expedite shipments as necessary to maintain inventory levels within the guidelines.
• Work closely with manufacturing and other cross functional partners across the business to identify and resolve issues and opportunities within material replenishment
• Communication of key issues and risks within scope of control

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Key contact person between bakeries and suppliers for all direct materials. 
• Maintain web-based inventory planning sheets on a weekly/daily schedule as specified by BBU.
• Execute release orders in Oracle and track confirmations to insure timely receipt of ingredients and packaging into bakeries.
• Manage packaging and ingredients transitions as a result of innovation, packaging re-design, promotional activity and product transfers.
• Obtain and update forecasts in inventory planning sheets to support new product introductions and promotional activity.
• Review, coordinate, and place release orders for all bulk ingredients at designated plants.
• Review monthly analysis of slow moving inventory and take appropriate actions to reduce obsolescence.
• Build and maintain strong business-to-business relationships with key suppliers & internal customers.
• Identify, research and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Track and expedite incoming orders as needed to insure continued production at the plants.
• Communicate risks and opportunities and escalate where required

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Business or related field preferred. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, or customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal & problem-solving skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel, ERP software, and Outlook.
• Comfortable with change; adaptable
• Team player able to work in a high volume, fast paced & time sensitive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate to solve issues
• Travel to plants required on at least a quarterly basis

Physical Demands:

• Able to use a variety of communication methods on frequent basis.  
• Use a notebook computer and standard office equipment printers, fax, phone etc.
• Able to sit, stand, stoop and have use of hand motor coordination regularly.
• Use various forms of transportation for extended periods of time on periodic basis.

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The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.
Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.