Now Hiring: FSQ Inventory Analyst
Salary Range: $75,000K - $90,000K
Reports To: VP of FSQ
Why join our team?
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
- Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Referral bonus program
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
Position Overview
Reporting to Food Safety & Quality (FSQ) leadership, this role ensures the timely release of finished goods while maintaining food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The position manages routine releases and product holds, tracks release cycle time and inventory value, and evaluates the impact of delays on production schedules and customer service. Working cross-functionally with FSQ, Operations, Supply Planning, Customer Service, Purchasing, and Finance, this role helps resolve release bottlenecks, supports SIOP planning, and keeps product moving efficiently through the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor the end-to-end release process for routine finished goods and products placed on hold.
- Maintain a live release/hold tracker covering status, aging, quantity, reason for delay, and financial value.
- Proactively expedite releases that could impact production schedules or customer shipments.
- Partner with FSQ, R&D, and Operations to resolve testing, documentation, investigation, and disposition issues.
- Quantify inventory value and financial exposure associated with delayed or held product.
- Assess the impact of release delays on production schedules, inventory availability, customer service, and fill-rate targets.
- Develop and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs covering release cycle time, aging inventory, value at risk, and service impact.
- Lead cross-functional release/hold reviews and escalate issues requiring timely resolution.
- Identify recurring causes of release delays and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Monitor finished goods inventory and participated in SIOP Supply Review activities.
