Inventory Analyst

Novolex•Romeoville, IL

6d•$83,600 - $112,000

About The Position

This position will be responsible for the day to day movements, cycle counting, auditing, and count & bin accuracy of warehouse inventory. Will also manage repack, damages, and slow-moving stock. This position will provide root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and damages in the warehouse while utilizing the Warehouse Management System and SAP.

Requirements

4+ years’ experience in Distribution/Warehouse Logistics. BA/BS Degree preferred.
Proven experience with inventory control processes & able to understand and perform root cause analysis
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); JDA (Red Prairie) a plus
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP); SAP a plus
Must have strong organization skills and be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities with sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Self-Directed & demonstrates the ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies or potential issues
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem identification & follow through to issue resolution
Demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of individuals.
High analytical ability and advanced Excel reporting skills (vlookup, pivot tables, & macros)

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a key liaison to various internal customers for all stock inventory allocation requirements
The individual would be responsible for maintaining warehouse slotting for the bulk warehouse as well as pickbays
Responsible for the daily execution of stock inventory movements in WMS
Analyze, reconcile, and resolve inventory discrepancies using root cause analysis
Manage inventory locations and site capacity, optimize locations for productivity and throughput
Lead the execution of the inventory record accuracy through weekly cycle counting and annual physical inventory requirements
Required to be an active participant during internal/external inventory audits
Manage inventory movement between buildings
Assure that slow moving product inventory is reviewed and disposition in a timely manner
Maintain positive, professional, and timely communications, within various internal customers, as well as with external contacts
Actively participate in the continuous improvement process
Adapt to flexible work assignments to support business volume and/or department requirements
Other duties as assigned