Inventory Analyst

Rite-Hite • Creedmoor, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst is a newly created tactical role supporting the inventory control function across the Arbon footprint. Reporting to the Director of Warehouse & Network Optimization, this position supports day-to-day inventory control processes to help maintain accurate, disciplined, and customer-focused warehouse operations. The role supports transactional and analytical activities including cycle counting, inventory adjustments, item master maintenance, stockable versus non-stockable part updates, and inventory reporting.

The position provides hands-on support for inventory governance and helps maintain accurate inventory records across warehouses, technician trucks, and service locations. It also supports inventory data quality and visibility for warehouse operations, technician truck stocking, service execution, customer response, and network and stocking decisions. The role is based in an office in Charlotte, North Carolina, or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and requires approximately 25% travel.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in inventory operations, inventory control, warehouse operations, supply chain, or a related function.
• Experience supporting cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, or inventory reporting.
• Experience working with inventory or ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with inventory data and operational records.
• Good communication and follow-up skills.
• A disciplined, process-oriented approach to inventory work.
• Ability to support multiple locations and priorities.
• Strong teamwork and responsiveness.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.
• Ability to meet customer site access and safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with item master maintenance or inventory data administration preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce, JDE EnterpriseOne, and Tableau is a plus.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in a service, distribution, or multi-site operational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day inventory control processes across the Arbon footprint.
• Assist with cycle count coordination, tracking, variance review, and follow-up.
• Monitor inventory discrepancies and support timely inventory adjustments.
• Help ensure inventory records are accurate and aligned with physical counts.
• Support controls for inventory holds, unresolved discrepancies, and inventory-related billing impacts.
• Maintain and update item master records for parts used across the business.
• Support classification of parts as stockable or non-stockable.
• Help manage item attributes, descriptions, supplier references, stocking status, and related inventory setup information.
• Maintain inventory data standards and ensure item records are current and complete.
• Support creation and maintenance of part records for warehouse and truck stocking strategies.
• Report on inventory accuracy, cycle counts, adjustments, stock status, and inventory trends.
• Analyze inventory data to identify variances, patterns, and process gaps.
• Help identify opportunities to improve inventory integrity and data quality.
• Provide visibility into inventory performance across warehouses and technician trucks.
• Prepare and analyze data for network and stocking decisions in support of the Director.
• Support accurate and consistent inventory processes for warehouse locations and technician truck stock.
• Help ensure parts are properly classified, stocked, and maintained in the system.
• Assist with truck-stock replenishment data, inventory movement, and stock accuracy reporting.
• Support exception handling when parts are used, adjusted, or transferred outside normal inventory flow.
• Help maintain consistent inventory practices across locations.
• Support standard inventory processes, documentation, and operating routines.
• Help execute audit expectations, count procedures, and inventory data maintenance tasks.
• Identify recurring issues or inconsistencies and escalate them appropriately.
• Support continuous improvement by helping refine inventory processes and data quality.
• Partner with warehouse coordinators, service leadership, and supply chain partners as needed.
• Support and promote a culture of safety; follow Company and OSHA policies and procedures, use required PPE, and promptly report hazards, near misses, and incidents.
• Model Rite-Hite’s values in daily interactions and contribute to a culture of accountability, collaboration, and respect.
• Travel approximately 25%, including to regional offices, warehouse locations, and training events.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid holidays.
• Vacation time.
• Personal and sick days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed