[Hiring] Distribution Analyst @Simplot

Role Description

The Distribution Analyst plays a critical role in supporting inventory planning, forecasting, procurement, and distribution operations across Simplot Grower Solutions. This position partners closely with Area Leadership, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to ensure product availability, optimize inventory investments, and support efficient movement of Crop Nutrition, Crop Protection, and Specialty Products.

This is a fully remote position that supports teams and operations across multiple U.S. time zones. The successful candidate will be comfortable collaborating virtually with cross-functional stakeholders in different regions and maintaining flexibility to support business needs across the organization.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with business acumen to identify opportunities, solve complex supply chain challenges, and drive operational excellence. Through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration, this role directly contributes to inventory performance, customer satisfaction, and overall business success.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor SAP IBP negative stock alerts by evaluating inventory positions, anticipated demand, and supply availability to proactively address shortages and support distribution planning.
• Develop demand forecasts and inventory strategies aligned with business objectives, market conditions, and customer needs.
• Analyze inventory performance and identify opportunities to improve product availability, inventory utilization, and supply chain efficiency.
• Partner with Area Leadership, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to proactively address inventory, forecasting, and distribution challenges.
• Coordinate inventory transfers and product movement across locations to support customer demand and optimize inventory investments.
• Evaluate product requirements and manage purchasing requisitions while maintaining accurate inventory and procurement records.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve inventory management, distribution performance, and business outcomes.
• Support warehouse and distribution operations, including inventory control, shipping, receiving, safety compliance, and cost management.
• Serve as a trusted liaison between field operations, procurement teams, and key business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, procurement, logistics, distribution, or related analytical roles.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Experience within agriculture, agricultural retail, crop nutrition, crop protection, or a related industry.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning, inventory optimization, and distribution operations.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that drive operational efficiencies.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams to support strategic business objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid Family Building Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off - Eligible employees may accrue up to 160 hours in year 1
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)
• Education Assistance
• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com