Purchasing and Inventory Control Analyst

Company Description

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

The Purchasing & Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for executing day-to-day purchasing activities and managing raw material inventory to ensure production schedules are met without disruption. This role serves as a key link between suppliers, production planning, receiving, and central procurement to maintain accurate inventories, resolve supplier issues, and drive cost-effective procurement. The Analyst ensures supplier compliance with Stratas Foods’ quality, safety, and business standards while supporting continuous improvement across procurement and inventory processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process purchase requisitions and purchase orders for raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Expedite late or urgent supplier orders to minimize production delays.
• Implement tactical sourcing strategies to enable efficient procurement processes.
• Maintain processes for tracking raw material inventory; establish and monitor min/max levels for ordering.
• Collaborate with production planning to ensure raw materials are available in alignment with run schedules.
• Work closely with receiving teams to manage the receipt of goods, inventory decrement, and reconciliation.
• Build and maintain positive supplier relationships; ensure accurate documentation is shared in a timely manner.
• Issue non-conformance complaints and partner with suppliers on corrective actions.
• Track and report supplier performance through scorecards covering cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Work with central procurement to ensure alignment on raw material requirements and inventory levels.
• Partner with production and quality teams to identify and resolve supplier-related issues.
• Provide data and reporting to support cost reduction, improved service, and inventory effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.

2–4 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or inventory control (food manufacturing experience strongly preferred).

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and procurement processes.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies:

• Must possess strong leadership ability and self-motivation
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to manage inventory levels.
• Good communication skills and teamwork in working with plant personnel, outside vendors

and corporate procurement team.

• Flexibility to adjust due to production needs.

Additional Information

Physical: Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights

Sensory: Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of Partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts

Mental/Reasoning: This position will require employee to analyze numerous situations while utilizing rational reasoning to come to multiple conclusions

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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