Supply Chain Analyst - Ascent

Within our Denver corporate headquarters, we are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst (Procurement & Production) to drive our organization to even greater heights in supply chain efficiency and growth. Ascent launched in 2016 with the mission to naturally improve athletic performance and in the last 5 years, Ascent has grown to be a best-in-class sports nutrition brand known for their clean products and partnerships with top athletes. As The Official Sponsor of Hard Work®, Ascent is looking to grow their marketing team to deliver smart and efficient marketing across their social & email platforms. Ascent is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leprino Foods Company, the world’s largest producer of mozzarella cheese.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $68,600 and $80,600. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

• Oversee Ascent Co-Packer operations, ensuring efficient utilization of production capacity to optimize finished goods inventory, fulfilling customer orders economically and effectively.
• Lead all planning activities, collaborating with internal teams to support production needs and requirements while ensuring proper KPI reporting.
• Align co-packer procurement strategy with production requirements and maintain supplier relationships to mitigate disruptions and impacts on costs.
• Manage raw material inventory effectively to prevent unaccounted material write-offs and minimize financial impact.
• Coordinate finished goods receipt, storage, and distribution, including setting up orders through 3PL network in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Partner with the Innovation team to support growth and expansion, providing data-driven analysis on supply chain costs affecting margins and launch timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Planning, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or production operations planning.
• The ability to work a weekly 3/2 (office/home) hybrid schedule.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience in dairy or related food industry supply chain management.

Leprino Foods & Ascent Protein celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that leverages the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Ascent® was created to naturally improve athletic performance and is The Official Sponsor of Hard Work®. Ascent launched in 2016 and has continued to bring innovative products to the market, while remaining committed to their high-quality standards and offering products with straight-forward ingredients and nothing artificial. Aligning with the admirable qualities in the athletes that Ascent serves - going the extra mile, completing an extra set and never backing down from a challenge, Ascent pushes for high-quality results, knowing they do not come without hard work. Supported by our parent company Leprino Foods, Ascent will be focused on establishing a lasting brand to help athletes of all levels achieve their goals. Will you join us on our journey?