Purchasing Analyst

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This position plays integral part in keeping the Ankeny facility supplied with raw & packaging materials and co-packed finished goods. The position will support the Ankeny facility by ordering and scheduling materials to meet production schedules and forecasted demand. This position will administrate purchase orders, manage inventory levels and execute additional work as assigned by their manager.

• Expedites/de-expedites materials in response to changes in the production schedule. Maintains purchase orders and other system information as needed.
• Coordinates/tracks imported product by maintaining the import management database, managing import documents, processing wire transfers, managing FDA/USDA/U.S. Customs entry into the U.S., monitoring product movement to warehouses.
• Coordinates/manages claims, rejections, and damaged product (vendor, warehouse, quality, and marine).
• Maintains records related to imports in compliance the record retention policies established by the organization.
• Manages the exchange of information between internal and external partners to facilitate improved response time for moving imported materials from external locations into the production facility. Internal partners may but not limited to QA, Production, Supply Chain, Logistics. External partners may but not limited to Customs Broker, Ext. Warehouse, Ext. Logistics, Sampling and/or testing associates.
• Enters purchase orders for raw material suppliers and service providers as either directed by Procurement Management or through established forecast/contracts.
• Reconciles material and service provider invoice variances.
• Supports initiatives for new product development, cost savings, and cost analysis. Coordinates information needed from R&D, operations, marketing, and other functional areas.
• Creates and maintains various reports and presentations (weekly/monthly).
• Maintains and researches supply, demand, and pricing data for various commodities.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical, math, and quantitative skills.
• Experience with MS Excel.
• JDE experience a plus.
• Ability to manage/prioritize multiple projects and tasks.
• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and highly organized.

Minimum Qualifications/Preferences
Bachelors Degree
1-2 years industry experience, food experience preferred
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
JD Edwards experience a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.