Inventory Analyst Supervisor

Nidec•Southaven, MS

About The Position

The Inventory Control Analyst IV is an advanced inventory and supply chain professional who leads complex, high-impact inventory control initiatives and provides strategic guidance on inventory accuracy, governance, and optimization. The role applies advanced analytical expertise, knowledge of inventory systems and costing, and sound business judgment to address non-routine challenges with significant financial and operational impact. With limited supervision, the analyst advises operations and finance leadership and influences working capital performance, audit outcomes, and operational reliability. As a senior subject-matter expert, the role addresses enterprise-level or multi-site inventory issues, complex valuation matters, system and process transformations, and elevated audit or risk exposure. It partners with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors to strengthen inventory governance, resolve systemic issues, and design sustainable inventory controls. The position typically reports to an Inventory Control Manager, Supply Chain Leader, Operations Finance Leader, or equivalent senior leader. The role has significant influence on inventory accuracy, working capital, cost of goods sold, audit results, financial integrity, and operational performance. It also provides technical guidance and mentoring to Inventory Control Analyst I–III roles and may coach, review, and delegate work to other professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of inventory management principles, costing, and ERP systems.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and root-cause analysis skills.
Ability to evaluate complex data sets and make sound business recommendations.
Strong understanding of internal controls and audit considerations.
Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder-communication skills.
Ability to lead complex work and influence outcomes without formal authority.
High standards of integrity, accuracy, and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Extensive experience in inventory control, supply chain analytics, manufacturing operations, or related roles.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, high-risk, or enterprise-wide inventory control initiatives.
Define inventory control approaches aligned with operational strategy and financial risk tolerance.
Serve as an escalation point for significant inventory discrepancies, write-offs, or valuation issues.
Interpret inventory policies, accounting guidance, and controls.
Analyze inventory balances, movements, reserves, and valuation drivers; identify systemic issues affecting accuracy, obsolescence, scrap, or excess.
Assess financial and operational risks associated with inventory practices and communicate actionable recommendations to leadership.
Strengthen internal inventory controls and support compliance with policies and accounting standards.
Partner with Finance and Internal Audit on audit readiness, walkthroughs, and issue resolution; respond to findings and lead remediation planning and validation.
Evaluate inventory processes and system configurations for effectiveness and scalability.
Lead or support redesign of inventory controls, cycle count programs, and reconciliation practices.
Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements.
Support ERP or inventory system implementations, upgrades, or integrations.
Advise Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance teams on inventory matters, including those involving new products, network changes, or operational transformations.
Communicate complex inventory issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence outcomes through expertise, data, and collaboration.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work review for Inventory Control Analyst I–III roles.
Share best practices, tools, and insights; support training and development related to inventory controls and analytics.
Contribute to a strong, disciplined inventory control culture.
Manage end-to-end projects or processes and contribute to departmental goals and planning.