**126587BR** **Job Title:** Inventory & Supply Chain Specialist - Food Production **Location:** Preferred Snacks – Nebraska (2531) **Job Description:** The Inventory & Supply Chain Specialist - Food Production supports our purchasing team through various reporting and analysis. We are looking for someone to develop strong interpersonal relationships in an environment that requires both strong teamwork and the ability to work independently. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Major Functional Responsibilities lists the most important functions of the position, in order of importance, with an emphasis on what is required and the results to be accomplished in the position, rather than how they are done. Duties + Oversee inventory levels of ingredients, packaging, and production supplies to ensure adequate stock for scheduled production. Maintain optimal inventory balances with built-in safety stock to accommodate fluctuations in production schedules, minimize shortages, and support uninterrupted manufacturing. + Monitor and evaluate the usage of ingredients, supplies, and packaging materials in food production processes. Identify and quantify the proportion of materials contributing to finished products versus those lost to waste. Provide data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support cost-effective production practices. + Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies or issues in a timely manner. Ensure inventory practices align with company policies, industry regulations, and specific customer requirements to uphold accuracy, traceability, and quality standards. + Deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful reports, analyses, and trend data to support informed decision-making by management, vendors, and customers. Ensure reporting aligns with business goals and highlights key operational and performance metrics. + Track and analyze resource utilization and time allocation associated with research and development projects to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Identify qualifying activities and accurately document labor hours and material usage to support claims for R&D tax credits in compliance with applicable regulations. + Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all supply chain activities align with customer requirements and support the overall business strategy. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Req Number:** 126587BR **Address Line 1:** 1919 US Highway 34 **Job Location:** Waco, Nebraska (NE) **Shift:** 1st Shift **Full Time / Part Time:** Full Time **EEO Statement:** Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy (http://pfgc.com/Policy) ; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster (http://pfgc.com/Poster) and supplement (http://pfgc.com/Supplement) ; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement (http://pfgc.com/PayTransparency) . **Required Qualifications:** Required Education: High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience Required Experience: 6 Months - 1 Year Please specify: Experience in procurement or related area. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel **Division:** Mountain Manufacturing **Job Category:** Procurement **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Education: Bachelors Preferred Experience: 3 - 5 Years Please specify: Experience in inventory analysis/reporting or related area **State:** Nebraska **Company Description:** Start-to-finish manufacturing, packing, and distribution of best-in-class, grab-and-go items to drive growth to a customer’s bottom line — this is the dynamic and delicious world of Mountain Manufacturing. With the latest array of in-house manufactured food, snack, and beverage offerings, customers can choose products from a family of name brands or create their own custom-made, private label products to stand out in the market. **Benefits:** Click Here for Benefits Information (https://pfgc.com/Careers.aspx#benefits)