Inventory Analyst I - Material Planning and Control

Location: Dubuque, IA (On-site)

About the role

A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an Inventory Analyst to support inventory accuracy and cycle count processes within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role combines inventory management, data analysis, and problem-solving to identify inventory discrepancies, perform root cause analysis, and maintain accurate inventory records.

Pay

$19 - $21 per hour

Schedule

1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is a W2, 12-month contract opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support inventory cycle count activities
• Print and manage cycle count documentation
• Partner with inventory counters and manufacturing personnel
• Enter count results and inventory transactions into SAP
• Investigate inventory discrepancies through root cause analysis
• Perform corrective action analysis and close inventory counts
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reporting
• Verify inventory counts on the manufacturing floor
• Utilize SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint to support inventory activities

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with inventory management in a manufacturing environment
• Root cause corrective action analysis experience
• Strong communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency
• Experience with inventory control and data entry

Qualifications

• SAP experience (preferred)
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems (preferred)
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)
• Warehouse, shipping/receiving, cycle count, or forklift experience (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (preferred)

Additional Information

• Approximately 50% of the role will be spent on the manufacturing floor verifying inventory counts
• This is not a material handling position; candidates will not be physically moving parts
• Metatarsal boots are required
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future