Warehouse Space Planning Analyst
Job Location:
Kennewick, WA - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Kennewick WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-270959
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
Youve 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. Youll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success explore opportunities for new solutions and youll join a winning team of 10000 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 Warehouse Space Planning Analyst is responsible for analyzing planning and optimizing warehouse space utilization to support inventory service and network efficiency objectives. Sitting within Supply Chain Planning this role enables data-driven risk-aware and outcome-focused space planning decisions by translating inventory and volume forecasts into space requirements and actionable insights. This role operates with increasing independence and accountability supporting cross-functional decisions related to capacity constraints inventory positioning and warehouse strategy.
Job Description
Warehouse Space Planning & Analysis
- Develop and maintain warehouse space plans based on inventory projections demand variability and network assumptions
- Analyze space utilization capacity constraints and throughput impacts across DCs or warehouses
- Translate inventory and volume changes into end-to-end system-level space implications
Performance Monitoring & Risk Awareness
- Monitor space utilization capacity thresholds and constraint risks
- Enable risk-aware space planning by identifying potential congestion overflow or service exposure
- Escalate space-related risks and opportunities with clear supporting data and implications
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) & Network Planning Support
- Support S&OP IBP and network discussions with clear space storytelling and scenario analysis
- Evaluate trade-offs between inventory positioning service levels and warehouse capacity
- Provide fact-based insights to inform short- and mid-term space decisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Warehousing Inventory Planning Deployment Transportation and Supply Planning teams
- Align space assumptions with inventory policies deployment strategies and operational constraints
- Drive alignment through structured systems-thinking discussions
Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement
- Leverage planning tools data models and analytics to improve space planning accuracy and efficiency
- Reduce reliance on manual and spreadsheet-based analysis through digitally enabled workflows
- Contribute to continuous improvement of space planning standards metrics and processes
Scope: (Include scope/ complexity of the role that can be measured and are pertinent to the roles responsibilities)
- Owns warehouse space analysis and planning for assigned distribution centers or regions
- Supports space-related decisions impacting service inventory and network performance
- Operates independently within defined planning standards and escalation paths
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education/ Certifications: (Required & Preferred)
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Operations Business or related field required.
- Certifications such as ASCM or logistics-related a plus.
Skills and Experience:
- 36 years of experience in Warehouse Planning Inventory Planning Network Planning or Supply Chain Analytics
- Strong analytical and systems thinking skills with ability to evaluate space inventory and flow interdependencies
- Experience working with warehouse capacity metrics utilization data and inventory profiles
- Ability to communicate insights through clear concise storytelling
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and supporting risk-based planning decisions
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage assigned planning scope
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.Anticipated Close Date: 08/11/2026
Pay Transparency
In compliance with applicable state and local laws Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors including but not limited to job duties experience and expertise. A candidates work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $71410.00 - $107110.00
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor under federal state or local law
Required Experience:
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About Company
Lamb Weston is a world leading brand in high quality frozen potato products, sold in over 100 countries. A partner in potatoes famous for its inventive fries such as Twisters, Hot2Home and Dippers .
