Inventory Analyst

Ellsworth Adhesives•Germantown, WI

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst drives inventory performance, optimization, and alignment across supply chain operations. The role analyzes inventory data, KPIs, and reporting to assess inventory health, and collaborates across functions to develop and implement stocking strategies. The analyst provides data-driven insights to inform business decisions and contributes to Sales, Inventory, and Operating Planning (SIOP) and integrated business processes (IBS).

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in inventory management or supply chain.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Supply Chain or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Microsoft Excel certification or equivalent proficiency.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, including making recommendations that may be outside standard operating procedures.
Understanding of the supply chain within the relevant commodity and ability to understand and communicate the upstream impact of supply disruptions.
Ability to communicate the impact of supply disruptions effectively.
Strong analytical skills.
SQL and Power BI experience.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards.
Experience leading projects or initiatives.
Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, and ERP software.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments.

Nice To Haves

APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Part 1.
Continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Execute and support enterprise inventory strategy, segmentation, and optimization frameworks.
Collaborate with distribution, commercial, and supply chain teams to implement efficient stocking solutions.
Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, reporting, and analytics to guide business decisions.
Analyze safety stock, reorder point, and service-level recommendations, and make recommendations based on supplier costs, terms, and demand patterns.
For ePlus, present inventory recommendations to customers to drive adoption and work with suppliers to expedite material for customers as needed.
Support analysis to mitigate supply chain constraints.
For ePlus, communicate with customers to mitigate stockouts, overstock, and scrap involving products stocked at their locations.
Influence planning, procurement, and operations through data-driven insights.
Apply inventory models, including Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), safety stock, and segmentation strategies, and maintain planning parameters.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.
Develop dashboards and reporting tools that support inventory strategy execution.
Support SIOP, Integrated Business Planning (IBS), and continuous improvement initiatives.