Inventory Control Analyst

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitors inventory levels, transactions, and variances; investigates discrepancies and coordinates corrective actions.
• Reconciles physical counts with system data through cycle counts and audits.
• Maintains item master data, part numbers, and inventory-related system updates; develops reports and KPIs.
• Partners with departments to resolve inventory issues and identifies process improvements.
• Coordinates annual physical inventory planning and execution; supports ERP/MRP utilization and enhancements.
• Ensures company-policy compliance; sets up and corrects bills of material; handles RMA and QA inventory disposition.
• Performs cost corrections and plans and directs stock transfers based on MRP recommendations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Requires strong knowledge of inventory control practices, supply chain processes, and warehouse operations.
• Requires ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel proficiency; analytical and problem-solving ability, including interpreting large data sets.
• Requires attention to detail, data integrity, cross-functional collaboration, organizational and time-management skills, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or a related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience.
• Requires experience with cycle counting, root cause analysis, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or APICS/CPIM certification is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Work includes prolonged periods at a computer and occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 30 pounds during inventory counts.
• The role involves office and warehouse environments and may require extended hours during physical inventories or peak demand periods.