Sr. Inventory Control Analyst

Lightera • Carrollton, GA

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About The Position

The Sr. Inventory Control Analyst works closely with Materials Management, Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting to maintain inventory accuracy and integrity and manage SAP material transactions supporting raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout the inventory process. The role oversees and trains SAP users on inventory transactions across all shifts, coordinates cycle counts and physical inventory activities, supports month-end close, and analyzes inventory errors and excess or obsolete inventory. It also supports inventory reporting, location management, inventory corrections, and coordination with Quality and Production Control.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management, and/or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Warehouse and Receiving experience.
• SAP experience in the Materials Management modules.
• Dependable and detail oriented, with a high sense of urgency.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for significant interaction with Manufacturing Associates, Quality, Supervisors, Managers, and Engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventory processes and recommend changes to improve inventory accuracy.
• Oversee, train, and work with SAP users across all shifts who are responsible for inventory transactions.
• Coordinate the monthly cycle-count schedule for all inventory areas and report accuracy to the direct supervisor.
• Perform, coordinate, and lead month-end physical inventory count teams and report monthly physical inventory results.
• Support the Accounting Department during month-end close, which covers the last day of the month plus two business days.
• Provide input on the Raw Materials and Finished Goods Inventory Aging report, including on-hand quantities and future demand for excess and obsolete inventory, with support from Purchasing and the Accounting Controller.
• Adjust system quantities and audit strength element and fiber inventories.
• Investigate root causes of inventory errors and conduct lessons learned regarding errors and inaccurate SAP material movements.
• Analyze and perform inventory corrections for suspect locations or materials with approval from the direct supervisor, direct manager, and/or Accounting Controller.
• Assist with and maintain inventory accuracy reporting, suggest changes to inventory location management, and help oversee inventory consolidation projects.
• Audit inventory movements and material transactions.
• Assist and support SAP users on all shifts in resolving inventory transaction and movement issues.
• Provide training on inventory location management and scanners.
• Coordinate requests for inventory status changes, item number changes, and pallet configurations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and perform necessary inventory corrections or adjustments to maintain accuracy between the SAP ZSATS ATS report and SAP-010 finished goods storage locations, working closely with Quality and Production Control.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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