Inventory Analyst

Inventory Analyst

  Not Disclosed

  Waterloo, IA

  12.0 Months

  Not Disclosed

  Not Disclosed

  Manufacturing

Job Description

Description:

Position Overview:

• As an Inventory Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our inventory systems. You will collaborate cross-functionally with materials management, manufacturing engineering, and auditing teams to proactively manage inventory processes and resolve discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate material processes to ensure alignment between system and physical inventory
• Conduct root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineers and Department Auditors to maintain point-of-use inventory accuracy
• Reconcile inventory variances and develop preventive measures to avoid recurrence
• Support monthly and annual financial inventory audits

• Implements inventory audits and other related inventory transactions to measure accuracy.
• Compiles inventory audit requirements with the client and other companies.
• Works out reports of inventory.
• Supervises/Work Directs salary and/or wage personnel (Cycle Counters, lower level Inventory Analyst).

Duties:

• Monitors and coordinates various manufacturing and/or materials processes to insure they are functional designed, e.g. Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Process, cycle counting process or disposition of excess material.
• Works to resolve inventory related questions and issues e.g. participating in factory teams to improve inventory turns and accuracy.
• Coordinates and analyzes daily, monthly and/or annual inventory audits, e.g. engine audits or audits to test the financial accuracy.
• Prepares and reviews various perpetual inventory reports.
• Provides work direction and/or coaching as necessary to less experienced personnel; ensures completion of administrative support to the Human Resources processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP
• In-depth understanding of material flow processes
• Background in inventory management

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent relevant work experience

Notes:

Work Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Friday with minimal overtime.

This position has the potential of driving a client-owned Gator on the shop floor after successful training completion.

Some travel between client sites for monthly meetings utilizing a personal vehicle should be expected.

Candidates will need metatarsal protection for the first day.