Inventory and Business Analyst

Job Summary

Inventory Planning & Analysis

• Maintain optimal inventory levels across raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods while minimizing stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Analyze inventory trends, aging, slow-moving inventory, excess and obsolete (E&O) stock, and inventory turnover performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency and working capital performance.
• Support inventory reconciliation activities and inventory performance reviews.

Business & Financial Analysis

• Support inventory-related financial reporting, inventory valuation, provisions, adjustments, and inventory control activities.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and POR targets to identify performance gaps and business risks.
• Investigate operational and financial variances and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Collect, validate, and analyze business and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and improvement areas.
• Develop analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions.

Reporting & KPI Management

• Prepare and maintain inventory, operational, and business performance reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators including inventory value, inventory turnover (ITO), inventory accuracy, shortages, aging, and E&O inventory.
• Develop dashboards and management reports using ERP and business data.
• Provide regular updates and business insights to leadership teams.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality, automation, and operational processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management and business performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, Customer Service, and other functions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and operational review processes.

Who You Are

• You use analytical thinking to solve complex business and operational challenges.
• You have strong attention to detail and ensure data accuracy.
• You proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• You communicate insights effectively and influence data-driven decisions.
• You collaborate across functions to achieve business objectives.
• You are action-oriented and focused on delivering results.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in inventory management, business analysis, operational reporting, or supply chain functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and business reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard development tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.
• Experience supporting process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

• Medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, and recognition programs.
• Flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
• Training programs and initiatives focused on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership.
• Face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.

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