Planning & Retail Operations Senior Analyst

Dyson•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Inventory Control Analyst will support the inventory control team in achieving and sustaining accurate inventory levels, including but not limited to ensuring transactions are recorded, analysis of variances, development of reconciliations and implementing Dyson and 3PL Warehouse action plans. The role will also be responsible for the mentoring and training of new and current team members. The ability to anticipate change and present ideas for continuous improvement in Dyson’s every growing dynamic climate is crucial for success in this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, Supply Chain or Operations Management major preferred.
3+ years experience in a corporate environment with specific experience in inventory or supply chain strongly preferred.
SAP experience strongly preferred.
Prior experience in month end close required.
Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to dig into and dissect large amounts of data.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Adaptable/flexible – able to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrate follow-through capabilities.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Professional & team player.
Ability to deliver projects in full, on time and to the highest quality.
Empirical, disciplined, problem-solver.
A mind set for Continuous Improvement
Ability to train team members on new processes

Responsibilities

Oversee daily activities of Inventory Control. This includes guiding the Inventory Specialist on daily tasks and aiding Inventory Control Analyst with transaction management and data analysis.
Assist the Inventory Control Manager in analyzing returns to identify trends/issues, evaluate the data and develop reporting for management.
Lead the Inventory Control team in identifying variances to reporting trends/issues, evaluate the data and develop reporting for management.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, develop an action plan and implement with Dyson 3PLs
Support the month end close process relating to various inventory transactions
Build and maintain a strong relationship with 3PL warehouses; effectively communicate to ensure processes are being followed and escalate to greater Supply Chain team when applicable
Collaborate cross functionally and create opportunities for continuous improvement within Dyson
Analyze and resolve any credit discrepancies by partnering with Inventory Control team and Accounts Receivable
Lead and participate in the annual physical inventory counts of 3PL warehouses
Prepare daily reconciliation reports of inventory balances between Dyson and 3rd party warehouses, when needed
Process various manual stock movements into Dyson’s SAP inventory system such as kitting, retail refusals, re-pack adjustments and scrapping when needed
Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role.

Benefits

401K with up to a 4% match
Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
Generous Child Care Leave Program
Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Dyson Product Discounts
Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
Vision & Dental Coverage
Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability