Sr Inventory Control Analyst

Kohler Co. • Kohler, WI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory records through cycle counting, auditing, and reconciliation processes. This role supports operational efficiency by identifying discrepancies, minimizing inventory errors, and maintaining compliance with company standards. Proactively analyze inventory control process in the organization to understand opportunities for improvement to achieve service levels while operating with inventory accuracy reliability. Partner with other supply chain teams to implement inventory control process and initiatives and drive resolution to completion. Develop tools & reports to provide early alerts on inventory potential inventory risks, both shortages and financial impacts. Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies using Warehouse Management System (WMS) reports. Prepare assigned summaries of inventory control results and KPIs, including effective root cause analysis resulting in actions. Own assigned dashboards and analytics tools to ensure inventory accuracy, value and effective use.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required: Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance or Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain management, including relevant inventory control responsibilities, required.
• Problem solving methods (root cause analysis, identification of corrective actions, and management of resolution) required.
• Experience with advanced inventory control methods and tools preferred; and capability to use and deploy is required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• APICS/IBF or other related certification is preferred
• Knowledge of cycle counting methodologies and inventory auditing

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the accuracy of inventory records through cycle counting, auditing, and reconciliation processes
• Identifying discrepancies, minimizing inventory errors, and maintaining compliance with company standards
• Proactively analyze inventory control process in the organization to understand opportunities for improvement to achieve service levels while operating with inventory accuracy reliability
• Partner with other supply chain teams to implement inventory control process and initiatives and drive resolution to completion
• Develop tools & reports to provide early alerts on inventory potential inventory risks, both shortages and financial impacts
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies using Warehouse Management System (WMS) reports
• Prepare assigned summaries of inventory control results and KPIs, including effective root cause analysis resulting in actions
• Own assigned dashboards and analytics tools to ensure inventory accuracy, value and effective use

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits.
• This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees