Job Title: Purchasing and Inventory Planning Analyst
Location: Hialeah Gardens, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Language Requirement: Bilingual – Spanish / English (Required)
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing and Inventory Planning Analyst to support inventory availability and working-capital control through data analysis and ERP-based planning. This role focuses on maintaining inventory parameters, monitoring stock performance, and providing data-driven recommendations to the Purchasing team.
This is an analytical support position. The role does not negotiate with vendors, place purchase orders, or manage staff. Responsibilities follow defined procedures, approval workflows, and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Inventory Planning Support
- Maintain and update Min/Max levels, reorder points, and safety stock within the ERP system
- Monitor inventory levels by SKU and location to support service levels
- Review historical usage and basic trends to support replenishment planning
- Ensure inventory planning parameters are accurate and consistently maintained
Inventory Monitoring & Analysis
- Track inventory turnover, aging, and slow-moving items
- Identify potential stock-outs, excess inventory, and obsolete items and escalate findings
- Prepare routine inventory reports for Purchasing and Operations
- Support periodic inventory reviews and cycle count analysis
Purchasing Coordination (Support Role)
- Coordinate with Purchasing to support purchase planning and timing
- Review system-generated replenishment recommendations (MRP / reorder suggestions)
- Provide analytical input prior to purchase execution
- Follow established approval and escalation procedures
ERP & Data Accuracy
- Maintain inventory planning data within ERP systems (SAP Business One, Macola, or Sage preferred)
- Validate item master data, lead times, and usage history
- Assist with data cleanup, standardization, and process documentation
- Follow established inventory and internal control policies
Regional Support
- Provide inventory planning support for Central America affiliates
- Assist in standardizing inventory parameters and reporting across locations
- Support coordination between regional warehouses and U.S. purchasing teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–4 years of experience in inventory planning, purchasing support, or supply chain analysis
- Working knowledge of ERP inventory modules (SAP Business One, Macola, or Sage preferred)
- Strong Excel skills; experience working with structured reports and data
- Experience or knowledge in data analysis preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Power BI
- Bilingual Spanish / English (required)
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working within defined processes
Role Scope & Boundaries
This role includes:
- Inventory planning and analysis
- ERP parameter maintenance
- Reporting and recommendations
This role does not include:
- Vendor negotiations
- Issuing or approving purchase orders
- Ownership of inventory strategy or forecasting
- Staff or budget management
