Inventory Analyst

Itron, Inc. • West Union, SC

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Inventory Analyst to join our Supply Chain team. This critical role will be responsible for driving inventory accuracy, eliminating discrepancies, and strengthening our end-to-end material management processes. The Inventory Analyst will partner across all functions-including Cycle Counters, Buyers, Production Schedulers, Receiving, Warehouse, Shipping, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Management-to identify root causes of inventory issues and implement sustainable corrective actions. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, high sense of urgency, and the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments. The ideal candidate will be self-driven, hands-on, and relentless in pursuing process improvements that support operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work onsite at our Oconee facility five (5) days per week; remote or hybrid work options are not available.
• Proficiency with ERP experience
• 2+ years of experience in Inventory Management, Materials Management, or Supply Chain roles.
• Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, lookups, reporting).
• Strong knowledge of ABC/XYZ inventory management principles.
• Proven experience with Continuous Improvement tools (8D problem solving, 5 Whys, Kaizen, root cause analysis).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, with a high sense of urgency and ownership.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Oracle ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and identify root causes of inventory discrepancies across the supply chain.
• Partner with Cycle Counters, Buyers, Schedulers, Receiving, Warehouse, Shipping, Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Management to ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Utilize Oracle and other ERP tools to research inventory transactions, reconcile variances, and recommend improvements.
• Apply Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, PDCA, etc.) to strengthen inventory accuracy.
• Perform ABC/XYZ inventory analysis to prioritize high-value and high-impact items.
• Support and lead cycle count analysis, driving accountability for results.
• Recommend and execute corrective and preventive actions to minimize repeat discrepancies.
• Prepare and maintain inventory accuracy reports, dashboards, and metrics for leadership reviews.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring compliance with inventory control procedures.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements that reduce waste, increase accuracy, and improve overall efficiency.

Benefits

• This position also includes a competitive benefit package including; financial, social, health and wellbeing programs, paid vacation, 401k matching, employee stock purchase program,, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees