Inventory Project Analyst

MAT Holdings • Long Grove, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

MAT Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inventory Project Analyst to oversee the planning, implementation, and management of inventory-related projects. The role focuses on improving efficiency, optimizing inventory management processes, and maintaining accurate inventory levels aligned with operational goals. As new programs launch, the analyst will manage related inventory projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, reduce excess inventory and obsolescence, and support warehouse and customer-compliance improvements. This is a full-time, in-office position. Additional hours may sometimes be necessary to complete tasks and meet deadlines.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Moderate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to identify, assess, and prioritize project risks.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels, customers, and vendors.
• Highly motivated and extremely well-organized.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and ability to develop better approaches to completing projects.
• Ability to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field’s concepts and principles.
• Ability to perform complex tasks, typically following established processes.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of inventory through production into finished goods and identify coverage gaps.
• Identify product-conversion opportunities by working with Production and Engineering to understand available options.
• Maintain a project list of special inventory projects and efforts to reduce excess inventory and obsolescence, including status updates, communications, and action items.
• Coordinate activities among warehousing, quality engineering, and rework teams, and obtain necessary supplies to complete projects.
• Direct project activities, adapt to changing needs, and adhere to project schedules.
• Reduce inventory obsolescence through project management, rework opportunities, issue detection, and stakeholder communication.
• Present project-list status to leadership monthly.
• Assist teams with reducing customer compliance costs.
• Assist teams with projects to improve warehouse performance and reduce damage.
• Provide backup support to the SAP Logistics team by processing customer orders and purchase orders.
• Maintain RGA disposition reports and coordinate rework-team inquiries with supply chain, project management, and/or engineering.
• Assist with other tasks and projects as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Career advancement program, training, and development.
• Wellness programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance, and employer-provided life and AD&D insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level