Inventory Analyst Jobs

The Inventory Control Analyst (ICA) performs inventory analysis and controls the day-to-day inventory operations. They have the ability to produce reports from various databases and spreadsheets and to analyze inventory statistics. The ICA follows standard procedures that maximize inventory management efficiency. The ICA assists with inventory planning, scheduling, forecasting, and control operations.

Responsibilities

• Creating, running, and analyzing different inventory reports to ensure the accuracy of inventory and that processes are being followed
• Performs additional related duties as assigned
• Communicates with Purchasing Department and Logistics Department as needed regarding new items, changes of location, counts, overstock, etc.
• Oversees stock items, identifying incorrect descriptions and stock numbers
• Ensures adherence to the approved budget
• Conducts and leads cycle counts and end-of-year counts in various locations
• Organize stockroom and warehouse inventory to create efficiency to pick and pack
• Manage the implementation and roll-out of SharePoint to be used as a collaboration and document management tool
• Executes daily inventory analysis; identifies, documents, and resolves discrepancies and problems.
• Creates and/or improves SOPs and Controls
• Track inventory orders
• Creating uniformity and streamlining of inventory parts in various locations
• Perform inventory audits
• Performs required inventory reconciliation activities within the internal system

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management
• Ability to cope with varying levels of workload and multiple tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience with both databases and spreadsheets
• Thorough understanding of inventory policies and procedures
• Flexible and proactive to meet company needs
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Years of relevant work experience are required. 5 years of experience in a related area required
• Strong time management and organizational skills