Inventory Planning Analyst

Title: Inventory Planning Analyst                 Location: Kennewick, WA                 Job Requisition ID: Req-271289                 Time Type: Full time                 About Lamb Weston You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.  A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you. Job Description Summary The Inventory Analyst supports inventory planning and performance management by analyzing inventory positions, trends, and drivers to improve service, working capital, and inventory health. Sitting within Supply Chain Planning, this role enables data-driven, risk-aware, and digitally enabled inventory insights that support supply, deployment, and integrated business planning decision-making. This role focuses on analysis, monitoring, and issue identification, operating within defined inventory policies and governance. Job Description Inventory Analysis & Monitoring Monitor inventory levels, coverage, and health across assigned products, locations, or networks Analyze inventory drivers including demand variability, supply performance, and planning parameters Identify risks such as excess, obsolescence, or service exposure and escalate with supporting data Inventory Performance Reporting Support inventory performance metrics including days of supply, turns, and policy adherence Prepare clear inventory storytelling to support supply and IBP discussions Maintain inventory dashboards and standard reports Policy & Parameter Support Support inventory policies, safety stock parameters, and replenishment settings Validate master data inputs including lead times, lot sizes, and service levels Reduce reliance on manual analysis through digitally enabled inventory workflows Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Customer Service, Sales, Supply Planning, Deployment, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to resolve inventory issues Support alignment on inventory assumptions and targets Communicate inventory risks and insights clearly and timely Continuous Improvement & Skill Development Leverage planning tools and analytics to improve inventory insight quality Perform routine inventory segregation tasks in SAP Facilitate special inventory requests and streamline processes to promote efficiency. Monitor inventories, provide insights/resources to appropriate work groups and inspire them to take ownership over process gaps and monitoring.   Follow standard work and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Build foundational systems thinking and planning capabilities Scope: Analyzes inventory positions impacting service, working capital, and inventory health Supports inventory-related decisions across assigned products or locations Operates within defined inventory policies and escalation paths Basic & Preferred Qualifications Education/ Certifications:   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance or related field required  ASCM inventory or CPIM coursework or certifications a plus  Skills and Experience:   1–4 years of experience in Inventory Planning, Inventory Accounting, Supply Chain Analytics, or related roles  Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret inventory data and trends  Working knowledge of inventory metrics, replenishment concepts, and planning parameters  Ability to communicate insights through clear, concise storytelling  Comfortable working within structured processes and defined systems  Demonstrated interest in developing planning and digital capabilities  Physical Environment/Demands:  Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment  Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.    Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of normal workday  Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties  Industry-Competitive Benefits Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include: Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program Paid Time Off Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance Family-Friendly Employee events Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Anticipated Close Date The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.