Inventory Control Analyst

Job Summary:

ACCO Engineered Systems is seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Inventory Control Analyst to ensure the accuracy, organization, and integrity of inventory across both business-owned facilities and third-party logistics (3PL) warehouses. In this role, the analyst serves as the primary on-site evaluator, utilizing the business’s proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS) to audit physical stock and enforce strict warehouse layout standards. The position requires an analytical thinker who can clearly identify the root causes of systemic variances and collaborate cross-functionally to execute swift resolutions. Daily activities involve a balance of on-site warehouse auditing, systemic data reconciliation, and collaborative process improvement with logistics partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned business and 3PL warehouses to perform comprehensive physical inventory audits and cycle counts.

• Reconcile physical stock counts against the business’s proprietary WMS to identify, track, and report variances.

• Audit warehouse layouts to ensure all inventory items are clearly organized, properly slotted, and accurately labeled in accordance with established company standards.

• Conduct deep-dive investigations into WMS transaction histories to determine the underlying root causes of variances or missing items.

• Document and clearly articulate audit findings and systemic operational failures to both internal management and external 3PL partners.

• Act as the primary point of contact to drive the resolution of inventory discrepancies, ensuring physical and systemic records are corrected swiftly.

• Partner with warehouse managers to design and implement sustainable corrective actions that prevent future inventory misalignment.

• Analyze slotting and labeling data to recommend process improvements that maximize overall warehouse layout and operational efficiency.

• Track, analyze, and report inventory shrinkage metrics and financial impacts to minimize business loss. 

• Monitor and maintain key warehouse performance indicators (KPIs) to consistently improve overall inventory accuracy.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

• High proficiency in navigating and utilizing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or complex enterprise database software.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically utilizing VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and complex data reconciliation workflows.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to professionally interface with external partners and compile clear incident reports.

• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a strong root-cause operational mindset.

• Exceptional attention to detail regarding warehouse organization, labeling accuracy, and inventory validation.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and build productive, professional relationships with internal teams and external 3PL vendors.

• Flexibility and willingness to travel frequently to various regional warehouse and fulfillment facility locations.

Education and Experience:

Required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent baseline qualification combined with relevant technical inventory experience.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse auditing, logistics, or supply chain operations.

Desired: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Prior professional experience managing or directly auditing third-party logistics (3PL) provider environments.

ACCO Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.

• Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.

• Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.

• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.

• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.

• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.

• People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.

• Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.

• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.

• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.

• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.

• Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.

• Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.

Job Responsibility Level:

No direct reports

Travel Requirements:

Travel to field, shop, project site, and 3PL warehouse locations is required 30%–50% of the time. 

Hours:

This is an exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours are scheduled between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm with the position's supervisor.

Physical Demands:

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds during inventory audits.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus to inspect warehouse labels and stock numbers.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or navigate standard warehouse environments.

• Prolonged sitting may be required during periods of systematic data reconciliation and spreadsheet analysis.

Competitive Wage:

$58,000 - $72,000 Annual Salary. Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.
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