Fulfillment & Distribution Analyst (Ascent Protein)

Ascent, a leading sports nutrition brand, is the Official Sponsor of Hard Work and is on a mission to unleash the high performer in everyone. We believe hard work should be fueled by clean, purposeful nutrition, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and help tell that story.

Within the Ascent Protein team located in Denver – we are seeking a Supply Chain Distribution & Fulfillment Analyst to help strengthen the distribution network that supports our growing business. You will work across warehousing, transportation, inventory planning, and customer fulfillment to help products reach customers accurately and on time. Your work will support operational efficiencies, strong partner relationships, and reliable supply as the Ascent business continues to grow.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $73,000 and $81,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 5%.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Ascent business by coordinating end-to-end order fulfillment across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels.
• Build collaborative relationships with warehousing, transportation, and third-party logistics partners to support accurate and timely customer deliveries.
• Coordinate order entry, order changes, releases, and invoicing activities based on Sales and Marketing requirements.
• Follow up on customer credit holds and work with internal teams to keep orders moving efficiently.
• Partner with supply chain teams to address inventory and logistics concerns before they affect customers.
• Review and resolve SAP IDOC errors, identify root causes, and work with leadership to address complex system issues.
• Maintain customer portals and operational reports to monitor shipment performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Guide inbound and outbound inventory activities with storage partners, including new product launches, SKU updates, and promotional merchandise.
• Reconcile inventory across internal systems and third-party partners while supporting cycle counts and annual inventory activities.
• Monitor shipment exceptions and carrier claims with parcel and LTL providers to support efficient product movement.
• Collaborate with Sales, IT, and master data teams to onboard new customers, complete system setup, and support the Ascent business as it expands into international markets.
• Write and maintain standard operating procedures, track fulfillment trends, and help build practical improvements across the distribution network.
• Support event shipments and inventory trace activities that help protect product quality and customer service.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in transportation, warehousing, third-party logistics, inventory management, distribution, or order fulfillment.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Experience coordinating inventory movement, shipping activities, or fulfillment operations across multiple channels.
• A basic understanding of import and export documentation or global trade concepts.
• The ability to travel as required to support business needs.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP or another enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• APICS certification or a comparable supply chain certification.
• Experience supporting e-commerce fulfillment platforms such as Shopify or Amazon FBA.
• Experience with customer onboarding, international market expansion, or third-party logistics network coordination.

At Ascent/Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

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. Ascent/Leprino 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, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as our 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:

Born from more than 75 years of dairy expertise, Ascent Protein is part of the Leprino family — the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and a leading global producer of dairy ingredients like whey protein and lactose. What started in the 1950s as Jim Leprino’s small Denver cheese shop has evolved into a worldwide network of innovation and craftsmanship. At Ascent, we carry that legacy forward with clean, trusted sports nutrition made right here in the USA. Backed by science, built on real ingredients, and powered by Leprino’s commitment to quality — we’re just getting started. Will you join us?