Procurement Analyst at Continental Mills in Tukwila, Washington

Job Description:

About the Position

The Procurement Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of enterprise wide procurement & supply chain support functions by using analytical techniques and tools to inform the best decisions for CM. This role with lead in identifying information gaps between departments and operational systems, and transform insights into continuous improvement opportunities. This role supports the plants and buyers in ordering, scheduling, and inventory management of ingredients, packaging, and commodities. This role will perform duties with discretion and good judgment including the generation of monthly departmental reports, PO/Invoice accuracy, change order execution, supporting plant trial activities, aged & excess reports, inbound freight analysis, continuous improvement projects, and ongoing support of the manufacturing facilities on ingredient and packaging related issues. 

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

• Mine for, organize, and analyze data to provide situational recommendations (ex. changes to forecasts, production plans, and purchasing strategy)


• Subject matter expert in data availability and organization across CM departments, and a confident user of analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI, Excel, Access)


• Responsible for identifying information gaps between key operational systems & transforming findings into to process improvement


• Coordinate development of best practices to utilize system functionality to solve problems


• Effectively leverage tools across departments and divisions


• Help standardize approach to problem solving, product transitions, new product introductions


• Represents Procurement as resource and information liaison in support of cross-functional projects


• Provides data to manage implementation and execution of changes in formulas and packaging


• Documents and creates standard operating procedures for existing processes, incorporating best practices


• Provides analysis and interpretation of assembled data to identify anomalies from stated plan


• Interprets requirements and provides recommendations to resolve moderately complex problems


• Assists with decision making processes, provides analytical, planning and/or administration guidance to departmental/divisional leadership and/or managers.


• Provides a support of project management as needed


• Consults with cross functional team to provide interpretations and recommendations on run-out plans


• Analyzes opportunities for risk management, cost containment, and loss prevention initiatives

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to build relationships and partnerships within the organization and across all functions, including influencing other members of the organization to help achieve goals and increase performance


• Demonstrated advanced problem solving abilities & analytical skills


• Strong attention to detail


• Strong knowledge in ERP applications (JDE) for supply chain management


• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time as required

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in multiple operational disciplines (Manufacturing, Distribution, Warehousing, Planning, and Logistics) preferred


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred


• C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) or C.P.S.M Certification through Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and/or member of American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the company.

The policy of Continental Mills, Inc. is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

Benefits: 

• 401(k) Matching


• Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance and Medical Insurance (starting at $45/month for employee only coverage)


• Company provided life insurance and disability insurance 


• Flexible spending account


• 3 weeks of PTO


• 9 paid holidays


• Tuition reimbursement 

About Continental Mills: 

Since 1932, we’ve been making a wide variety of quality products that are easy to make at home. Based in Seattle, Washington, we grew up with the pioneering spirit of our Northwest heritage. That taste for adventure has helped us bring many exciting, innovative products to market worldwide. Our brand names have grown to signify an uncompromising commitment to excellence. We were honored to recently be named one of Washington's Best Places to Work for the third year in a row!

Our Culture 

We always put people first. We truly value our employees, our customers, and our community. We’re fiercely proud of who we are and what we do. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion and the unique experiences that each person adds to our positive culture. We do the right thing and treat everyone with dignity and respect, without compromise.

Quality Products, Quality People

We have a passion for quality, making amazing Krusteaz baking and pancake mixes, WildRoots snacks, Alpine Cider drink mixes and more!  You and your family will love the variety of products and flavors that can be found through Retail grocery stores, Food Service products sold through restaurants, hospitals and schools, and Club store channels throughout the United States.  

We hope you’ll take the time to get to know us!

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