What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Distribution Analyst position at Bob Evans Foods?
About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.
Responsibilities
This position supports manufacturing, scheduling, logistics, and transportation activities to improve shipment accuracy, inventory flow, and service levels. The role will assist with inventory transactions, reporting, and coordination across the supply chain network.
This position is designed for professionals looking to build foundational experience in supply chain operations, with opportunities to learn systems, processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
Accountabilities:
- Support the creation of internal requisitions, sales orders, and stock transfer orders using tools such as Oracle, SAP, and reporting systems
- Assist with monitoring inventory movement and helping ensure timely and accurate shipments across the network
- Partner with production schedulers, material planners, and supply planning teams to support day-to-day planning activities
- Help review inventory data and identify discrepancies or opportunities for improvement
- Assist with troubleshooting order or system issues (including EDI transactions) and escalate as needed
- Support the processing of over, short, and damaged product claims
- Participate in routine inventory activities, including cycle counts within the warehouse network
- Help review warehouse invoices and support purchase order creation for supplies
- Learn and support usage of supply chain systems, including Oracle and SAP
- Assist in tracking and reporting key performance metrics (KPIs)
- Provide general support to logistics and distribution team members as needed
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and internship/early career experience will be considered
Experience:
- 1–3 years of relevant experience or internship/co-op experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations
- Exposure to data analysis or reporting preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or food processing environments is a plus
- Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) or warehouse systems preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
- Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to learn new systems and processes quickly
- Self-motivated with a willingness to ask questions and grow
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Foundational understanding of supply chain concepts is a plus