Inventory Analyst

ITW•Piqua, OH

About The Position

Hobart Service and Parts, both part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), have been supporting the food equipment industry for over 125 years. Together, we provide industry-leading service solutions and parts distribution for commercial food equipment across the country. With more than 1,800 associates nationwide, we serve as trusted partners to our customers—helping keep their operations running efficiently. Our employees are committed to delivering exceptional customer service, giving back to the communities where they live and work, and living out ITW’s core values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect, and Shared Risk. SUMMARY Reporting to the Inventory Manager, the Inventory Control Specialist assists with daily Distribution Center and Field based Inventory Control initiatives that require daily execution. The Inventory Control Specialist activities contribute towards providing the highest parts availability and service levels within organizational standards. The Specialist is also tasked with utilizing inventory tools to assist both the Piqua Distribution Center and Field parts personnel in stocking appropriate parts to meet the business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply management, finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
Experience in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong analytical skills
Strong mathematical skills
Excellent decision-making skills
Project management skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across organization
Excellent MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) capabilities required

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL Server Management Studio is preferred, but not required.
Experience in procurement, inventory management, or distribution is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Analyze and execute MinMax Requests
Bulk load Field MinMax additions, removals, and adjustments in D365
Analyze current inventory levels to determine if request can be met immediately or at lead time
Determine Piqua MinMax for new parts
Coordinate with Shipping team to maintain level shipping load
Proactively transition Field MinMax in supersedence situations
Monitor Health of the Hobart Parts Business. Collaborate with the Inventory Manager to develop, maintain, and review dashboards that convey the health of the Hobart Parts business. Investigate situations and provide aid to any department where the health begins to show a decline.
Drive System Maintenance and Upkeep. Maintain inventory processes in the D365 ERP. Review, communicate, and/or resolve system errors daily. Manage the Inventory Control Inbox
Other duties and stretch projects as assigned