Inventory Analyst - DeKalb, United States - Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.

Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.

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DeKalb, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations.

Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States.

Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach's, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S.

households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Inventory Analyst:

Job Location:

DeKalb:

Want to make an impact?:

The responsibilities of the Inventory Analyst include managing inventory items, controlling day-to-day inventory operations, and implementing inventory control protocols. To be successful as an Inventory Analyst, you should be analytical with strong attention to detail. Role requires oversight of material usage variances, cycle count adjustments, ability to generate efficiency reports and collaborate continuous improvements.

Ways you will make a difference:

Drafting inventory reports that document inventory counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.
Reporting inventory statistics to management and suggesting improvements to inventory control.
Coordinating with other roles and departments to resolve discrepancies between inventory and revenue.
Maintaining SAP inventory and WM system to accurately manage plant inventory.
Allocating inventory to the correct production orders and work centers if needed.

Skills that will make you successful:

Proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher (preferred)
Strong analytical, time management, and problemsolving skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experiences that will support your success:

Experience conducting tracking and data analysis
Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
Excellent attention to detail, math, and multitasking skills.
Ability to work overtime and weekends if needed.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law.

This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.