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 for 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 month-end physical inventories, supports accounting month-end close, and helps manage inventory aging and excess or obsolete inventory. The analyst also investigates inventory errors, audits material movements, supports inventory reporting and location management, and coordinates inventory status, item number, and pallet configuration changes. The position works closely with Quality and Production Control to maintain accuracy between SAP reports and finished-goods storage locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (listed as preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Warehouse and receiving experience required.
• SAP experience in the Materials Management modules required.
• Dependable and detail-oriented, with a high sense of urgency.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; the role involves significant interaction with Manufacturing Associates, Quality, Supervisors, Managers, and Engineers.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate inventory processes and recommend changes to improve inventory accuracy.
• Oversee, train, and work with SAP users on inventory transactions across all shifts.
• Coordinate monthly cycle-count schedules 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 runs from the last day of the month through the following two business days.
• Provide input on raw-material and finished-goods inventory aging, 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 and fiber inventories.
• Investigate root causes of inventory errors and document lessons learned related to 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 SAP users on all shifts with inventory transaction movements and inventory-related issues.
• Train users on inventory location management and scanners.
• Coordinate requests for inventory status changes, item number changes, and pallet configurations.
• Monitor, evaluate, and make 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