Sales, Purchasing & Operations Analyst

Amarillo, TX, USA Req #8670

Friday, November 22, 2024

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

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Position Summary and Responsibilities:

The Sales, Purchasing & Operations Analyst will act as a liaison between purchasing, sales, inventory control and operations to identify and communicate opportunities including but not limited to dead and quality hold inventory. The Purchasing Analyst will identify issues and communicate with department heads to correct and/or improve processes. The S, P & O Analyst will also perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager.

•Act as a liaison between sales, purchasing, inventory control and operations.

•Conduct analysis of dead inventory, Over Shorts & Damages and product shelf-life.

•Analyze new item requests, special orders (KSOS), and product “days on-hand”

•Work with Department Heads to identify opportunities and develop processes to reduce loss of product.

•Analyze Inventory management processes to improve efficiencies.

•Use systems and reports to identify year old inventory, dead inventory, or excessive inventory and resolve issues.

•Investigate, communicate, and manage product on “Quality Hold.”

•Work with Power BI purchasing reports

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

•Knowledge of KBIT, mainframe, KRIS, smart sheets, spreadsheets, and other business intelligence tools.

•Must have a strong positive attitude and the ability to work with others

•Good verbal and written communication skills

•Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization.

•Must be self-motivated

•Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Ben E. Keith Systems.

•Must be able to multitask

Physical Requirements:

•Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

•Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards

•Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

· Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

· Short and Long Term Disability

· 401K with matching contribution

· Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Wellness Program

· Educational Assistance Program

· Paid Vacation and holidays

· Employee Credit Union

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Other details

Job Family Purchasing
Pay Type Hourly

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Amarillo, TX, USA