Analyst I, Inventory Control

Chamberlain Group•Germantown, WI

About The Position

Systems, LLC, an affiliate of Chamberlain Group, is a U.S.-based manufacturer of loading dock equipment—marketed under the Poweramp, DLM, and McGuire brands. With manufacturing facilities in Germantown, Wisconsin and Malvern, Arkansas, all products are designed and produced in the USA using lean manufacturing techniques. We strive to recruit the best talent in the industry and give employees opportunities for continuing education and training to help them advance in their careers. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Review and Update INFOR Syteline record balances; (ii) Create and Update Inventory Metrics (iii) Utilize ERP-MRP report to assess demands, consumption at warehouse and WIP, and provide in depth variance explanations according to Management needs. Requires 3+ years of experience in materials, or production, or financial analysis, Assist with product inventory and stocking level changes and concerns, and provide support to the operation for all inventory related needs, provide support to the operation for all other inventory needs. Advanced experience in Excel, INFOR Syteline and desirable knowledge of commodities relevant to Chamberlain Group's product line and Bachelor’s Degree or in process. Technical Degree plus experience accepted.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in materials, or production, or financial analysis
Assist with product inventory and stocking level changes and concerns, and provide support to the operation for all inventory related needs, provide support to the operation for all other inventory needs
Advanced experience in Excel, INFOR Syteline and desirable knowledge of commodities relevant to Chamberlain Group's product line
Bachelor’s Degree or in process. Technical Degree plus experience accepted
3+ years of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
3+ years experience managing inventory and cycle count programs
3+ years experience in developing and implementing inventory processes, conducting compliance audits and working with participants to plan and implement corrective actions
Advanced knowledge in Excel
Ability to use an ERP/MRP system
Knowledge of commodities relevant to Chamberlain Group's product line

Responsibilities

Ensure Accuracy and Perfect Location KPI´s
Monitor inventory key performance indicators and recommends and coordinates needed actions to maintain them within required limits
Participate in master data integrity monitoring, reporting, and maintenance
Participate in mining data efforts and creating queries and reports related to inventory, including analysis of variations and discrepancies with cost impact
Follow up on root cause discrepancies
Utilize MRP reports to assess records and ensure variance explanations
Review inventory levels and countermeasures according to specified KPIs
Develop inventory control procedures and best practices and audit operational processes and compliance procedures
Participate in inventory management projects related to inventory movement, slotting or segregation
Work with Inventory Control team to oversee the “damage cases” process for returned products; includes tracking those inbounds and working with the warehouse employees to have cases re-boxed and put back into inventory in a timely manner
Verify and update internal warehouse locations, Production locations, and external and 3PL warehouses
Provide support to the operation for all other inventory needs
Maintain master data in INFOR Syteline, transactions, and inventory movements to ensure accuracy
Participate in Materials meetings to review production schedule, inventory levels and identify any potential issues, report back to team
Medium knowledge of VBA – Excel, PowerBI or any other analytics tools
Mentor and train entry and mid-level positions such as cycle counters and others
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies
Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed
Participate in physical inventories
Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential