Inventory Analyst

Role overview

Inventory counting and tracking

• Count and track raw materials to ensure stock levels meet production requirements.
• Count return-to-stock products and parts at different production stages and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in end-of-month and end-of-year inventory counts; occasional weekend availability may be needed.
• Use Sage 100 to monitor inventory, manage replenishment, track material usage, and generate inventory-control and production-planning reports.

Kanban and inventory maintenance

• Manage the Kanban system and monitor cards and signals to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Adjust reorder points as demand changes to avoid production delays.
• Maintain the parts cage and help coordinate parts across production stages.

Forklift and material handling

• Operate forklifts and other equipment to safely move, load, unload, and organize materials, finished goods, and inventory.
• Transport materials between storage areas, production departments, and designated inventory locations.
• Receive, stage, and put away materials while maintaining identification and inventory accuracy.
• Perform forklift inspections and follow established safety and material-handling procedures.
• Keep storage areas organized and accessible.

Coordination and other duties

• Communicate with the Purchasing Manager about inventory levels, supply flow, and discrepancies.
• Organize purchased and return-to-stock products and coordinate material availability and delivery with production personnel.
• Perform other assigned tasks related to inventory management, material handling, and production operations.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Forklift experience is preferred; the candidate must be able and willing to complete company-required training and authorization.
• Must be able to safely operate material-handling equipment and follow workplace safety procedures.
• Kanban experience or knowledge is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of inventory management systems and inventory control procedures.
• Must be flexible to work occasional weekends for inventory counts and able to work independently and with a team.
• MRP or ERP proficiency is desired.
• Must be able to perform physical inventory and material-handling duties, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Schedule

• First shift, Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Work environment

• The duties involve handling materials and inventory throughout a manufacturing facility.

Compensation

• The listed pay range is USD 20–25 per hour.