Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are looking for an Inventory Analyst who is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing inventory levels to support efficient manufacturing operations. This role works closely with production, procurement, supply chain, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability, minimize excess stock, improve inventory accuracy, and support cost-control initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze inventory levels, trends, and usage patterns to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Monitor raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory across manufacturing operations.
- Reconcile inventory discrepancies and partner with warehouse and production teams to improve accuracy.
- Support cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit preparation.
- Develop reports and dashboards related to inventory turnover, stockouts, excess and obsolete inventory, and forecast accuracy.
- Collaborate with procurement and production planning teams to align inventory with demand forecasts and production schedules.
- Identify opportunities to reduce carrying costs, improve inventory control processes, and increase operational efficiency.
- Review bill of materials, lead times, and reorder points to support effective planning. Based on general knowledge.
- Investigate root causes of inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain data integrity within ERP/MRP systems and ensure accurate inventory records.
- Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting with advanced experience supporting inventory-intensive operations.
- Demonstrated expertise in inventory audits, annual physical inventory, and reconciliation of stock records to physical counts.
- Solid understanding of supply chain workflows, warehouse transactions, and inventory tracking practices.
- Experience investigating discrepancies through document review, transaction tracing, and operational observation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and data validation.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and familiarity with QuickBooks in a business environment.
- Ability to work effectively on site and build strong partnerships with warehouse, supply chain, and operational leadership.
- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and clear documentation skills for reporting findings and escalating issues appropriately.