Inventory Analyst

''•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

9d•$58,800 - $78,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst investigates, resolves, and reports on aged, long, blocked, and discontinued (ALBD) inventory across McCain’s North American network. The role partners with Warehouse Operations, Supply Planning, Quality Control, Manufacturing Operations, Customer Service, Finance, Distribution Planning, and Demand Planning to improve inventory accuracy, reduce inventory risk, minimize obsolescence, and optimize supply-chain performance. As a key member of the Inventory & Network Planning team, the analyst leads ALBD inventory analysis and reporting, supports inventory disposition and risk mitigation, and contributes to continuous improvement and cross-functional supply-chain initiatives. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Inventory & Network Planning and works with operational and planning teams across North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience working with SAP S/4.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of Power BI, including experience using data models and reporting tools.
Strong analytical capabilities and experience working with large and complex datasets.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Sound business judgment and ability to balance operational, financial, and customer considerations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience with APO/SCM.
Two or more years of supply-chain experience.
Food manufacturing or food industry experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitate and prepare Inventory Task Force meetings focused on aged, long, blocked, and discontinued inventory.
Serve as the analytical lead for ALBD inventory management, including reporting enhancements, process improvements, and action tracking.
Identify inventory at risk of expiry and collaborate with cross-functional partners to execute disposition strategies and minimize losses.
Partner with operations, planning, quality, and warehouse teams to reduce excess inventory and improve inventory health.
Administer product dilutions, donations, write-offs, and other inventory disposition activities.
Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy by ensuring appropriate inventory status management within SAP.
Track risk mitigation activities and maintain action trackers to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.
Coordinate re-casing activities at third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and ensure inventory records are updated accurately.
Support blocked inventory management through participation in Quality-led reviews and inventory governance processes.
Analyze inventory trends, identify performance gaps, and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement.
Develop and document best practices and standard operating procedures related to ALBD inventory management.
Lead special projects and participate in cross-functional initiatives that support inventory optimization and supply-chain performance.
Use AI-powered analytics and supply-chain intelligence tools to proactively monitor inventory risks, improve visibility, and reduce obsolescence.