SGS Distribution Analyst - REMOTE

For more than 90 years, Simplot Company has grown as a family-owned, privately held global food and agriculture company. Our diverse businesses span agriculture, food production, manufacturing, mining, plant and animal sciences, ranching and cattle production, logistics, and transportation, connecting many of the essential steps that bring food from the earth to communities around the world. That diversity creates strength, stability, and opportunity. Across our global business, employees can build new skills, explore different career paths, and contribute to meaningful work in a culture where safety is foundational. Whatever your role, your work at Simplot contributes to something bigger. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and help shape the future of food and agriculture. Summary 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. Disclaimer - These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Typical Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent education and experience may be considered. Preferred Qualifications 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. Required Qualifications Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations. Experience with demand forecasting and inventory management principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems. Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship‑building skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment. Valid Driver’s License Why Join Simplot? At Simplot Grower Solutions, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a business that helps feed and fuel the world. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of supply chain strategy, operational excellence, and customer success, partnering with leaders across the organization to solve challenges and drive results. You'll be empowered to leverage data and insights to influence decisions, improve processes, and support grower success across our business. If you're looking for a role that offers visibility, collaboration, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Travel Required: Up to 25% Location(s): Remote - USA Country: United States Wage range or rate of pay: $62,000.00 - $78,000.00/year DOE, plus annual incentive plan eligibility The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job‑related reasons. Attractive total rewards package that includes: 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 The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status or any other protected status. If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. 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