Inventory Analyst

PROENERGY•Sedalia, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst supports the Operations Accounting department by ensuring timely and accurate tracking of inventory purchases, consumption, and allocation to projects. Reporting to the Division Controller, Operations, this role monitors inventory tracking processes, analyzes transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies, and may perform spot checks and audits, record transactions, and prepare management reports. The analyst also participates in developing, implementing, maintaining, and applying the company’s inventory tracking procedures, communicating findings and recommendations to relevant teams. The position is based at 2001 Proenergy Blvd, Sedalia, Missouri. Responsibilities include processing transactions in Great Plains, monitoring inventory movements and purchase orders, tracking inventory-related cash payments, analyzing inventory activity and reports, supporting cycle counts and physical inventory, assisting with month-end close, and preparing documentation for financial statement audits.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of accounting, finance, or related experience working with a variety of financial information systems.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to enter data accurately and efficiently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software, especially Microsoft Excel.
Organization and ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Openness to growth, motivation, and willingness to learn in a complex environment.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
U.S. work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship for a work-authorized visa will not be considered.
Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Great Plains Financials or a similar ERP system.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles, tasks, and reconciliations.
Knowledge of inventory transaction management, processes, and systems.
Experience with manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement workflows and systems.

Responsibilities

Process daily inventory transactions in Great Plains, including journal entries and work order cost transfers.
Monitor and report on aged inventory transactions and movements across MRO, Sales Pad, and Great Plains.
Monitor inventory movements, track orders, and identify and investigate transactional issues.
Track cash payments for inventory parts purchased directly to projects or to inventory.
Monitor outstanding inventory purchase orders, including goods received, pending receipt, and revised expected receipt dates.
Track and review inventory activity against targets, KPIs, and benchmarks.
Collaborate with Operations to ensure data integrity and accuracy in inventory transaction records.
Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Collaborate with Operations to implement procedures and processes that improve inventory control and management.
Assist with cycle counting, field bank audits, and physical inventory counts upon request.
Assist with month-end closing activities, including journal entries, financial analysis, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, upon request.
Support financial statement audits by preparing documentation and compiling inventory records for external auditors.