Inventory Analyst

HomeTown Food Company•Toledo, OH

60d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Control Analyst will ensure customer orders are fulfilled through the planning and coordination of inventory movements and the analysis of inventory positions. The ideal candidate for this position will have relative work experience within production planning, inventory control, logistics, or procurement. They will have sound communication skills and be able to problem solve independently. This role is on-site in a front office space at the main HFC production facility in Toledo, OH. If you enjoy making a difference, are a team-player, and are self-motivated, we want to talk to you.

Requirements

Basic understanding of inventory fundamentals
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Working knowledge of ERP Systems
Knowledge of manufacturing and shipment planning processes
Strong organization, communication, and analytics skills
Works well in a team environment and independently
High energy to take on challenges associated with a start-up environment

Nice To Haves

APICs certification a plus
3-5 years’ experience preferred in Supply Chain Management / Logistics Planning / Operations

Responsibilities

Evaluate and meet inventory targets to ensure compliance with Hometown Food Company goals
Plan, execute, and monitor inventory movements with attention to demand, production schedules, and shipping and receiving dates
Assess, coordinate, and communicate the recoveries of potential shortfalls with 3PL partners and HFC Customer Service
Liaison with the quality team and the production team to address impactful issues
Identify and escalate situations out of direct control
Analyze misses and design and oversee solutions for future avoidance
Analyze and ensure compliance to FEFO with mindfulness to aging product
Maintain inventory adjustment records to ensure data integrity is not compromised
Coordinate and monitor cycle count activity when necessary
Utilize inventory planning tools within Excel, PBI, and Microsoft D365.