Inventory Analyst

American Rheinmetall • Lapeer, MI

4h

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst monitors, analyzes, and maintains optimal inventory levels to support production and operational efficiency. The role maintains accurate part and inventory data and manages inventory flow through system data, addressing planned changes, inaccuracies, transaction mistakes or omissions, deviations from standard processing, and other anomalies. Work must balance manufacturing’s need for timely implementation with Finance’s need for structured changes and minimal unplanned cost and inventory-value fluctuations.

The analyst organizes and carries out periodic inventory cycle counts, follows up on results, and investigates discrepancies to identify root causes. The position also supports continuous improvements to software systems and standard practices across departments, develops programs and tools beyond the capabilities of the ERP system or IT department, processes machine scrap and some EDI sales data, oversees Assembly Plex transactions, and implements Engineering Change Notices and Process Change Requests while considering their effects on system flow, job routing, inventory value, relabeling, and quarantine.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or a related field; preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and practices, such as cycle counting, Kanban, and FIFO/LIFO.
• Understanding of supply chain, logistics, and materials management.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Understanding of demand planning and forecasting techniques.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards related to inventory storage and handling.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, such as 5S and Six Sigma.
• Understanding of cost accounting and how inventory affects financial reporting.
• Must meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks, and controlled substance testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Plex ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain part and inventory data accuracy and the flow of inventory through system data, addressing planned changes, inaccuracies, transaction mistakes or omissions, process deviations, and other anomalies while balancing manufacturing and financial needs.
• Organize and implement small- and large-scale periodic inventory cycle counts using appropriate systems, personnel, and hardware.
• Follow up on cycle counts and analyze discrepancies to determine their root causes.
• Continuously improve software systems and standard practices across departments, including Paint, Assembly, QC, Estimating, and Scheduling.
• Develop computer programs, reports, or tools for departments when needs fall outside the parameters or capabilities of the ERP system and IT department.
• Process machine scrap and some EDI sales data, and oversee Assembly Plex transactions.
• Implement Engineering Change Notices and Process Change Requests in the system, considering their effects on system flow, job routing, inventory value, relabeling, and quarantine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED