Inventory Control Analyst

Menasha Corporation • Normal, IL

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About The Position

The Inventory Control Analyst schedules and maintains shipment plans to support efficient packaging distribution and meet demand. The role analyzes inventory levels, production speed, and packaging demand to determine fulfillment levels and ensure packaging availability throughout the supply chain. The analyst manages critical shortages, tracks inventory and shipments, coordinates with internal and external groups, and provides reporting to customers and management. The position may require travel between two company locations approximately 10 miles apart, with work location determined by business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with MRP, WMS, TMS, or related supply-chain planning systems.
• Strong logical thinking and the ability to work with initiative, intuition, flexibility, and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
• Data management capabilities, including structuring large volumes of data into actionable information.
• Strong presentation, teambuilding, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving techniques and knowledge of root-cause analysis.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to create solutions-based reports that improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule and outside normal business hours.
• Ability to handle the stress of working with others.
• Ability to coach and develop others.
• Ability to travel 0–10% for training and upcoming business opportunities, including regular travel between two company locations approximately 10 miles apart and work at either location based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience within a reusable packaging company.

Responsibilities

• Manage critical shortages and develop and execute shipping plans and schedules within scope, budget, time, and quality parameters.
• Lead daily critical-shortage meetings with leadership and manage action items.
• Track and analyze packaging inventories and shipments; provide direction on work in process, finished goods, and aged inventories to reduce space consumption and maintain inventory integrity.
• Liaise with internal and external functional groups to execute plans and maintain clear supply-chain communications.
• Use problem-solving tools, including root-cause analysis and 5 Whys, to resolve complex problems and drive continuous improvement through solutions and process modifications.
• Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to support customer and management requirements, and prepare reporting packages for review meetings.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures defined in position work instructions.
• Work with IT and leadership to design reports that predict issues before they occur.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED