Inventory Analyst

Mechanix Wear•Kansas City, MO

9d•$50,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mechanix Wear develops protective gloves for industries including vehicle mechanics, police, military, trade professionals, and construction. The company focuses on safety, performance, and trust through innovative design and advanced materials. They value Thinking Big, Being a Problem Solver, Doing Things the Right Way, and TeaMWork. This role is responsible for maintaining strong internal and external relationships to ensure material requirements and inquiries are met promptly. The Inventory Analyst will own reporting on key metrics for Global Supply Capabilities, manage new product setup and maintenance in the ERP system, and oversee inventory transfers and packaging materials to fulfill orders.

Requirements

Knowledge of Global Supply Chain, combining functional and technical expertise to impact customer experience.
Proficiency in the use of Windows-based programs with proficiency in MS Excel.
Knowledge of ERP systems, product set-up requirements.
Familiar with material supply planning, purchasing, logistics, and supply chain operations.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain meticulous records.

Nice To Haves

B.A. in Business or Supply Chain preferred.
APICS/ASCM Certifications preferred
3-5 Years supply planning experience preferred

Responsibilities

Execute and support materials supply planning activities to drive best practice results.
Assist with and make recommendations on detailed and comprehensive global analysis on material costs and identify opportunities for bulk discounts or cost savings from suppliers.
Research and report individualized inventory gains and losses and provide up-to-date reasoning.
Track and assist in execution of inventory reduction initiatives to include creation and compilation of monthly progress reports.
Analyze data to monitor order fulfillment and future requirements.
Carry out routine inventory availability audits and communicate with stakeholders by sharing reports, updates and analysis to aid in decisions to promote revenue generation.
Manage analysis and requests for expedited transportation options to promote improved fill rates and assist in the coordination of order fulfillment.
Own and report on the review of opportunities for item transfers globally to fill current order needs.
Monitor exceptions and recommend process improvements.
Set up and maintain all product system item hierarchies and monitor data integrity.
Set-up new products for Mechanix Wear into current ERP system (P21 and SAP by Design).
Work with product development, supply chain, marketing, and customer support as needed to gather required information for complete product set-up in associated engineering platforms and GDSN.
Creation of UPCs and GTINs.
Work towards and support a culture of continuous improvement and work to make business and department improvements wherever possible.