Inventory Control Analyst
About The Position
Inventory Analyst(s) will track, analyze, research, reconcile, and report to Inventory/Purchasing Manager all resolved and unresolved inventory variances outside of accepted tolerances for: raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods. Monitor and report inventory levels at all locations (including satellite sites) and optimize inventory settings, to identify aged/excess and opportunities for better utilization, re-positioning. Maintain greater than 98% inventory accuracy. Develop key metrics and reports for daily/weekly/monthly work process. Lead continuous improvement projects for inventory team. Lead strategic analysis to support inventory reduction/optimization initiatives. Maintain accurate inventory in Great Plains and Syspro. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience with ERP, MRP systems and report writing software.
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Proven ability to reduce or eliminate stock out situations, improve stock accuracy, optimize inventory turnover rate, maintain optimal stock levels, minimize discrepancies.
- Strong analytical, root cause and problem-solving skills required.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions that facilitate information sharing and decision making while providing a solution.
- Advance proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite and SQL are required.
- Ability to lead and mentor while achieving positive results.
- Solid business acumen and effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization.
- Effective inter-personal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Nice To Haves
- CPIM/APICS/Six Sigma certification a plus.
- Knowledge of Syspro and Great Plains is preferred not required.
Responsibilities
- Continuous analysis of inventory usage and balances for all products within the NATOLI portfolio.
- Prepare and conduct daily and weekly cycle-count audits in a timely manner.
- Perform root causes of the errors and execute correct system transactions to reconcile and resolve variances.
- Summarize root causes, resolved variances and executed solutions.
- Identify all inventory in WIP (work in progress) has been transacted correctly.
- Lead, organize and execute yearly physical inventory at all locations.
- Assist material handling with cycle counting and audits when necessary.
- Complete all necessary documentation in accordance with SOP’s.
- Ensure that KPI metrics are maintained and reported daily/weekly/monthly for the following: stock outs, stock accuracy, inventory turnover rate, optimal stock levels and discrepancies.
- Implement and maintain processes and procedures to assure compliance with corporate requirements.
- Resolve any issues and account for highlighting any potential issues, opportunities to management, when appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
