Nelson-Jameson, Inc · 22 hours ago
Inventory & Purchasing Specialist (Onsite)
Jerome, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNelson-Jameson, Inc. is a trusted partner in the food manufacturing industry, providing high-quality products and innovative solutions since 1947. The Inventory & Purchasing Specialist will align inventory planning, demand forecasting, and purchasing execution to support service levels and margin goals, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product availability and cost-effectiveness.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingMarketing
Responsibilities
Analyze historical demand, forecasts, and inventory trends to support purchasing and replenishment decisions
Develop and maintain demand forecasts, reorder points, safety stock levels, and order quantities
Execute purchasing decisions aligned to demand signals, lead times, and supplier constraints
Monitor inventory health metrics including turns, days on hand, service levels, and excess or obsolete inventory
Identify risks related to demand volatility, long lead times, stockouts, or overstock and recommend mitigation strategies
Work closely with suppliers on lead times, fill rates, MOQs, and variability
Partner with Buyers and Inventory Control to ensure accurate and consistent purchasing execution
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and Finance to incorporate demand signals, promotions, and product lifecycle changes
Develop and maintain inventory, purchasing, and demand planning reports and dashboards
Analyze and interpret data to provide actionable insights that support margin improvement, inventory optimization, and process efficiency
Ensure data accuracy and consistency across ERP and demand planning systems
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce manual work, variability, and inefficiencies
Qualification
Required
Education: Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: 1–2+ years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, purchasing, supply chain analytics, or a related analytical role
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support data-driven decisions
Proficiency in Excel and experience working within ERP systems
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external partners
Preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
Experience: 3–5 years of related experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or purchasing analytics
Experience using demand planning or forecasting software (similar to Recurrency)
Experience working in a product-focused inventory environment, with interest in expanding toward broader distribution center–level planning
Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and process optimization
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Benefits with your choice of benefits to match your unique needs
401(k) with company match
Competitive Compensation: Starting at $50,000+ annually
Paid time off at time of hire
Annual allowance for company-branded clothing
Annual Wellness Stipend & other wellness programs
And much more!
Company
Nelson-Jameson, Inc
Nelson-Jameson is a fourth-generation, family-owned distributor to the food processing industry.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-09-12
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