Material Analyst

Summary:
Chobani’s Materials Analyst is a critical team member that drives productivity by ensuring proper materials inventory levels to support optimal production schedules.  The role provides leadership the visibility of the materials management process to ensure smooth supply chain operations.  
The responsibilities of this position include:
•    Manage inventory planning and ordering to ensure material availability, premium freight, surplus and obsolete, and inventory turn goals are met.
•    Review delivery performance (On-Time, In-Full), demand history, and other data to recommend SAP material planning and forecast setting changes to meet department goals.
•    Interface with suppliers, production, customer service, engineering, quality, and corporate procurement to communicate and resolve material availability issues.
•    Analyze and coordinate material movement from purchasing to production, ensuring proper inventory levels at all times
•    Report scrap data analysis to leadership, and drive material transition processes to meet zero waste goals
•    Define and follow up on materials management indicators and targets for the team.
•    Participate in the identification and implementation of material planning strategies, and cost saving initiatives
•    Analyze operating results and report weakness and variances from standard operating procedures.
•    Create and provide updates on required resources to ensure cost, inventory, service and production levels are consistent with operational objectives.
•    Develop and recommend best practices for the material flow systems and procedures
•    Collaborate with all involved departments to monitor and alert critical inventory levels
•    Develop and implement processes to reduce material overages/shortages
•    Determine proper inventory levels and successfully manage supplies for production plan
•    Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure all company expectations are met
•    Coordinate the movement of materials between sites, storage and vendors
•    Communicate the most efficient and effective use of transportation of materials

The requirements of this position include:
•    High School Diploma required; Associates Degree preferred
•    3-5 years of related work experience in packaging materials and goods
•    Experience required in use of SAP Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
•    Inventory management skills
•    Excellent organizational skills
•    Proficiency with MS Office with strong MS Excel skills
•    Creative, quality and results-driven work ethic.
•    Able to work independently, and collaboratively in a team
•    Needs to work well under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor
•    Ability to travel <10% of the time

About Us 

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

  
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. 

For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid time of including: 120 hours of paid time off, 11 holidays, paid volunteer time off and military service leave.

Compensation Range: $58,000.00 - $87,000.00, plus bonus.