Inventory Control Analyst

Job Description

Inventory Analyst(s) will track, analyze, research, reconcile, and report to Inventory/Purchasing Manager all resolved and

unresolved inventory variances outside of accepted tolerances for: raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods.

Monitor and report inventory levels at all locations (including satellite sites) and optimize inventory settings, to identify

aged/excess and opportunities for better utilization, re-positioning. Maintain greater than 98% inventory accuracy. Develop key

metrics and reports for daily/weekly/monthly work process. Lead continuous improvement projects for inventory team. Lead

strategic analysis to support inventory reduction/optimization initiatives. Maintain accurate inventory in Great Plains and Syspro.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.

Continuous analysis of inventory usage and balances for all products within the NATOLI portfolio.

· Prepare and conduct daily and weekly cycle-count audits in a timely manner

· Ability to count in a warehouse environment with strong mathematical skills.

· Perform root causes of the errors and execute correct system transactions to reconcile and resolve variances

· Summarize root causes, resolved variances and executed solutions

· Ability to identify inventory issues and develop/implement solutions to meet dept. and corporate objectives

· Identify all inventory in WIP (work in progress) has been transacted correctly

· Lead, organize and execute yearly physical inventory at all locations

· Assist material handling with cycle counting and audits when necessary

· Complete all necessary documentation in accordance with SOP’s

· Ensure that KPI metrics are maintained and reported daily/weekly/monthly for the following: stock outs, stock accuracy, inventory

turnover rate, optimal stock levels and discrepancies.

· Implement and maintain processes and procedures to assure compliance with corporate requirements. Resolve any issues and account

for highlighting any potential issues, opportunities to management, when appropriate

· This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned

· Must be at least 18 years of age

· Experience with ERP, MRP systems and report writing software

· Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field, CPIM/APICS/Six Sigma certification a plus

· Proven ability to reduce or eliminate stock out situations, improve stock accuracy, optimize inventory turnover rate, maintain optimal

stock levels, minimize discrepancies.

· Strong analytical, root cause and problem-solving skills required

· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions that facilitate information sharing and decision

making while providing a solution

· Advance proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite and SQL are required

· Ability to lead and mentor while achieving positive results.

· Solid business acumen and effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization

· Knowledge of Syspro and Great Plains is preferred not required.

· Effective inter-personal and communication skills, both verbal and written