Inventory Control Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze inventory data to identify discrepancies, trends, and systemic issues
• Investigate root causes of variances between physical inventory and ERP records
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and KPIs to track inventory performance
• Perform reconciliation analysis and recommend corrective actions
• Evaluate inventory processes and identify gaps, particularly related to manufacturing stock integration
• Establish and refine inventory control procedures to improve accuracy and consistency
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventative actions
• Drive standardization of inventory-related data and transaction processes
• Act as a liaison between operations and ERP/system teams for inventory-related issues
• Ensure proper use and accuracy of inventory transactions within ERP/MRP systems
• Support system enhancements, testing, and process improvements related to inventory
• Support cycle count programs by analyzing results and identifying recurring discrepancies
• Assist with internal audits and ensure compliance with inventory control standards
• Provide insight and analysis on discrepancies rather than performing routine counts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in inventory analysis, supply chain analytics, or data analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience analyzing inventory in manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
• Understanding of inventory control principles, costing, and reconciliation processes