Procurement Analyst I

at  Swire CocaCola

Who is Swire Coca-Cola? We are one of the largest bottlers of Coca-Cola and other beverage brands in America. Our 7,200 hardworking and passionate employees produce and distribute more than 50 brands and flavors across 13 states. We have as many careers as we have flavors, and regardless of which role you choose, you have a direct impact on Swire Coca-Cola, our products, and the communities we call home.
What does the Procurement Analyst I do at Swire Coca-Cola?
Responsible for managing inventory forecasting, ordering and movement across all production sites for commodity deck. Tracks and monitors inventory levels including additions and deletions to secure direct materials to produce finished goods aligned with selling trends and promotions. With manager’s support, analyzes usage, trends, safety stock requirements and forecasts to ensure production sites have required materials for production. Troubleshoots issues with manager related to raw material management as necessary. Addresses supply issues and works with supplier, manager and other stakeholders to prevent production disruptions.

• Inventory Management
• Monitors inventory and warehouse performance measures
• With manager’s assistance, creates inventory plans to ensure raw material orders meet business needs, such as promotional periods and new product introductions
• Maintains comprehensive demand and inventory management database to support forecasting and analysis activities, which will also serve as basis for Company’s purchasing commitments (basic forecasting)
• Prepares reports to post and track development and improvement of metrics and area activities. Analyzes, maintains and enhances required inventory and metrics reporting for management.
• Ensure assigned materials are on-hand and available to meet daily/weekly schedule for all in scope production facilities and commodities
• Work with manager, suppliers, and plants to mitigate risk
• Relationship Management
• Ensure vendors comply with service level agreements and resolve issues related to shipments, defective materials, and discrepancies
• Build strong relationship with vendors and internal stakeholders across all production sites
• Approve and submit carrier claims, damaged material returns and returned goods authorizations
• Collaborates with other departments to identify needs, prioritize initiatives, and develop solutions that improve ability to manage fulfillment operations.
• Learn systems, processes and key factors that impact ordering
• Performs other duties as assigned