Inventory Analyst

PGBPGNGLOBAL•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$52,300 - $78,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst is an entry‑level control‑tower role that provides network visibility and decision support for Non‑Productive Inventory (NPI) and defined inventory control signals. Operating within established governance routines, the role monitors inventory health indicators, identifies exceptions and aging risks, documents issues, and escalates non‑standard situations to the appropriate owners. The role supports effective inventory outcomes by ensuring clear visibility, disciplined standard work, and consistent communication across sites and partners.

Requirements

Meets internal eligibility for placement into a VSA E role (per local HR/leveling guidance).
Demonstrated ability to interpret operational data, recognize exceptions, and follow standard work and escalation paths.
Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail.
Working proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and comfort navigating SAP and PRiME.
Clear written and verbal communication skills to support structured updates and handoffs.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours/nights/weekends as required by business needs.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to inventory, returns, OS&D, or damage‑related workflows in a warehouse or fulfillment environment.
Familiarity with basic data analysis (Excel filters, pivots, simple trend views).
Introductory exposure to continuous improvement concepts (IWS/PDCA, root‑cause basics).
Experience working in a regulated or compliance‑sensitive environment (documentation‑driven work).

Responsibilities

Monitor defined NPI and inventory health indicators (aging, backlog, disposition status, exception trends) using SAP, PRiME, and approved dashboards.
Identify early warning signals (aging risk, stalled disposition, documentation gaps) using established thresholds and standard definitions.
Maintain multi‑site situational awareness and flag emerging risks that may impact compliance, cost, or service.
Apply standard work and playbooks to classify inventory exceptions and determine appropriate routing/escalation.
Escalate non‑standard situations (e.g., prolonged aging, compliance risk, unclear ownership) with clear, decision‑ready context.
Track open exceptions and ensure timely follow‑up visibility until closure by the appropriate owners.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation for inventory exceptions, aging risks, and disposition blockers using required templates/tools.
Ensure traceability of status, decisions, owners, and next steps to support continuity across shifts and teams.
Support audit readiness by reinforcing documentation completeness and adherence to standard work.
Provide clear, concise updates to stakeholders (status, constraints, risks, recommended next steps within governance).
Support coordination across sites, BUs, consolidation points, and carriers by clarifying priorities and escalation needs.
Serve as a consistent point of visibility for inventory health within routine operating rhythms.
Identify repeat issues and common defect patterns (e.g., OS&D, recurring aging drivers) using basic trend analysis.
Support structured problem‑solving efforts (IWS/PDCA) by gathering facts, summarizing drivers, and maintaining clean problem statements.
Route improvement themes to process/system owners for review and potential standard work updates.