Inventory Control Analyst

WACA, Inc.

About The Position

The Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, cost integrity, and financial accountability across the organization. This role owns cycle counting, inventory variance resolution, costing oversight, and the financial processing of returns and scrap. The Inventory Control Analyst operates independently from warehouse and installation execution and serves as the system of record for inventory truth, ensuring physical inventory aligns with financial systems at all times. This is a detail-driven, analytical role critical to month-end close accuracy, margin protection, and operational discipline.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and reconciliation accuracy
Ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through resolution
Comfort working cross-functionally with Warehouse, Installation, and Accounting
Proficiency with ERP or inventory management systems
Strong organizational and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in inventory control, accounting support, or operations analysis
Familiarity with cycle counting programs
Experience with returns, credits, and inventory write-downs
Background in appliance, HVAC, distribution, or similar operational environments

Responsibilities

Own the cycle counting program, including scheduling, execution, and variance tracking
Reconcile physical inventory to system inventory on an ongoing basis
Investigate and resolve inventory variances related to: Receiving Picking and staging Timing issues Documentation discrepancies
Identify recurring inventory and costing issues and escalate systemic risks
Maintain inventory accuracy metrics and trend reporting
Review and resolve costing exceptions escalated from Accounts Payable
Ensure all inventory is fully and accurately costed prior to month-end close
Validate item costs, freight, tax, and credits as required
Support month-end inventory reconciliation and close readiness
Own the financial processing of all inventory returns, including: Customer returns Vendor returns Installation and service-related returns
Ensure returned items are properly received, dispositioned, and cost-adjusted in the system
Coordinate with Warehouse and Installation teams to validate physical return status
Track pending returns and missing vendor credits
Own scrap identification, documentation, and approval workflow
Ensure scrap is properly written down and removed from inventory
Maintain scrap reporting for audit and trend analysis
Authority to require recounts
Authority to delay posting, disposition, or shipment pending discrepancy resolution
Independent of Warehouse and Installation supervision
No warehouse labor or scheduling responsibilities
Reports directly to the Operations AGM