Investigative Analyst jobs in Ventura, CA

SUMMARY:

Develop sourcing strategies, cost analysis/standards, to ensure that the organization maintains a sustainable competitive advantage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Limoneiras job descriptions describe the key areas of responsibility, but do not attempt to describe all activities or areas of responsibility.

In most cases the description covers approximately 80% of an individual's daily, weekly or monthly job duties.

• Assist the purchasing department by completing day to day purchases.
• Provide support by analyzing system data and preparing purchase orders , soliciting bid proposals and reviewing requisitions for goods and services .
• Conducting monthly price audits
• Analyze procurement processes and procedures to identify ineffiencies and areas of improvement
• Assure that policies and procedures concerning the procurement of materials, services, and equipment are followed by all team members.
• Communicate to other departments in regard to changes and implementation in procurement processes.
• Communicate with Accounts Payable, vendors, and departments to resolve various complex problems with services, equipment, supplies, materials, etc. This includes resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Assit in month end reconcilation
• Assist with Bill of Materials .
• Create new items and work templates as necessary
• Prepare monthly supply reports
• Prepare excel spreadsheet for the BOMS
• Implement and analyze reports relating to purchasing KPIs.
• Plan and develop Standardize Operating Procedures (SOP) for the department.
• Monitor international inventory levels and review for stagnant movement and re-orders.
• Invenotry control .
• Develop and maintain professional, critical supplier documentation
• Oversee compliance of procedures that fall within the guidelines required for a public company.
• Inventory
• Develop and maintain vendor scorecards to effectively evaluate/monitor vendor programs.
• Analyze and prepare recommendations as to policy, procedural improvements, forecasts, and projects.
• Research and maintain market conditions, trends, and probable effect on supply and price of materials
• Analyze forecast to place orders accordingly with enough lead-time period
• Manage the process of receipts, credits, Purchasing Orders (P.O.s), documentation and designation of cost accounts
• Works to utilize economically competitive sustainable packaging options
• Comply and enforce all Safety and Food Safety rules and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and management

QUALIFICATION 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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Must have a bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, economics, or related field. Minimum of five years work experience in accounting/ purchasing related field preferred.

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office and be able to collaborate with other individuals, functions and departments to achieve Limoneiras business goals; must be able to adapt to changes; must pay strong attention to details; demonstrate aptitude and precision working with numbers. Knowledge of purchasing/accounting policies processes, and procedures. Perform function with little or no supervision in a timely manner with acceptable quality. Ability to learn new software/processes.

PERSONAL TRAITS:

Must have solid analytical, and organizational skills. Must be able to manage time and priorities; must be able to multi-task; must be clear and understandable when communicating verbally or in writing; must be able to demonstrate a positive attitude; must be able to maintain a neat work area; must be able to communicate openly and in a timely manner; must be able to work successfully in a team atmosphere; must be able to prioritize work; must be able to make independent decisions; must be able to accept constructive criticism; must represent Limoneira in a professional manner (must display professionalism and politeness when speaking to auditors and colleagues)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will need to be able to stand, sit, and walk for long periods of time, be able to climb stairs, bend, stoop, squat, push and pull in a safe manner; the employee will also need to lift arms above shoulder heights, be able to use their fingers, hands, and be able to grasp with both right and left hand; must have dexterity in the fingers, hands, and feet; must be able to hear normal and soft tones and be able to talk; must have normal or corrected to 20/40 eyesight; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; must be able to twist from left to right and right to left from waist and turn neck both left and right.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an inside position working in an office. The office may vary in temperature, but generally is cooler than warmer.

Please be advised that job-related responsibilities are subject to change at any time.