Inventory Control Analyst

About the role

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Inventory Control Analyst located in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. Direct report to Inventory Manager, the Inventory Control Analyst will be responsible for supporting daily inventory control activities to ensure inventory accuracy, security, and integrity across manufacturing and warehouse operations. This role works closely with Supply Chain, Materials, Planning, Operations, and Warehouse teams to perform cycle counts, analyze inventory discrepancies, collect and maintain inventory data, and support inventory management processes. The analyst will research and assist in the disposition of excess and obsolete inventory, provide recommendations to reduce inventory variances, and help implement process improvements that enhance inventory control, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will leverage analytical skills, reporting tools, and continuous improvement methodologies to maximize inventory performance and deliver value to the business.

Responsibilities

• Identifies root cause of inventory discrepancies in the warehouse/stores.
• Retrieves and researches information from the Manufacturing Requirements Planning system.
• Liaises with other departments and senior department staff to highlight errors and implement improvements as required.
• Carries out direct cycle count activities on site and coordinates count staff to ensure count schedules are maintained.
• Assists in development of process improvements on site in relation to inventory-related process steps and hold up for implementation.
• Oversees and performs regular internal audits and external audit preparation in accordance with company best practices and external required standards.
• Produces statistical management information and key performance indicators measuring inventory performance and service levels provided to each customer.
• Monitors procedural compliance; holds up implementation of new procedures in conjunction with management and operations.
• Liaises with internal and external customers and deals with requests and issues.
• Researches excess inventory by customer and makes recommendations for reducing excess and obsolete material including coordination of movement of excess material back to the customer.
• Negotiates sales price and coordinates the sale of excess material.
• Provides escalation point to inventory management in relation to unresolved issues.
• Maintains metrics in accordance with site or corporate requirements and produces reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of materials experience, with advanced experience using MRP systems or related fields.