Inventory Control Analyst

Menasha Corporation•Normal, IL

10d

About The Position

Schedule and maintain shipment plans to ensure efficient distribution of packaging and meet demand. Analyze inventory levels, production speed, and packaging demand to determine fulfillment levels and ensure packaging availability throughout the supply chain. The position manages critical shortages, coordinates shipping plans and schedules, monitors inventory and shipments, and works with internal and external groups to carry out plans. It also supports continuous improvement, reporting, operating-procedure compliance, and the development of reports that anticipate operational issues. The role requires at least three years of experience in a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment. A high school education or equivalent is required; a bachelor's degree is desired. Travel of 0–10% may be needed for training and business opportunities, and the employee may regularly travel between two company locations approximately 10 miles apart, working at either location according to business needs.

Requirements

High school education 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 ability to work with initiative, intuition, flexibility, and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.
Data management skills, including structuring large volumes of data into actionable information.
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 to 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.

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 ensure clear communication throughout the supply chain.
Use problem-solving tools, including root cause analysis and 5 Whys, to analyze and resolve complex problems; drive continuous improvement by designing and implementing solutions and process modifications.
Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports to support customer and management requirements; plan, coordinate, 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.
Travel to support training and upcoming business opportunities, and work at either of two company locations based on business needs.