Inventory Control Analyst - Onsite (Louisville, KY)

About the role

This role supports inventory operations at the Louisville Distribution Center (DC), partnering closely with the Inventory Manager to maintain inventory accuracy, monitor availability, support reporting and data analysis, verify purchase order accuracy, and proactively identify inventory risks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Inventory Manager with daily inventory priorities, issue resolution, and operational follow-up
• Maintain strong inventory accuracy between warehouse systems and physical inventory
• Identify inventory shortages, overages, accuracy issues, and potential fulfillment risks
• Assist in identifying root causes of recurring inventory discrepancies
• Escalate inventory risks with supporting data and recommended actions
• Prepare inventory reporting and analysis for leadership as requested
• Maintain accurate documentation of inventory issues, corrective actions, and follow-up activities
• Run, review, and maintain inventory reports using Metabase, Google Sheets, and internal reporting systems
• Analyze inventory trends, demand, blocked orders, missing garments, inventory usage, and availability concerns
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory audits, RFID scanning, and reconciliation activities
• Monitor live inventory levels across styles, sizes, colors, and garment categories
• Assist in identifying root causes of recurring inventory discrepancies
• Support purchase order and receiving activities
• Verify incoming inventory matches expected quantities, styles, sizes, colors, and SKUs
• Ensure newly received inventory is accurately entered into inventory systems and made rental-ready
• Partner with Receiving, Quality, and Inventory teams to resolve inventory discrepancies
• Identify and communicate purchase order issues, receiving errors, missing inventory, incorrect SKUs, and quality concerns
• Avoid inventory constraints before shipment deadlines
• Support urgent inventory issue resolution during peak production periods
• Review upcoming demand and historical trends to anticipate inventory needs
• Monitor inventory depth by style, size, and category throughout the year
• Identify inventory that is understocked, overstocked, aging, damaged, missing, or underutilized
• Recommend inventory additions, transfers, repairs, removals, or process improvements based on operational data
• Support inventory readiness initiatives leading into peak business periods
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory reporting, RFID processes, tracking, and overall workflow efficiency
• Utilize RFID technology and warehouse inventory systems to locate, verify, and reconcile inventory
• Investigate missing inventory, incorrect inventory statuses, and location discrepancies
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of inventory data across systems
• Ensure physical inventory aligns with system records
• Identify process gaps contributing to inventory inaccuracies and recommend sustainable solutions

Requirements

• Minimum of 2–4 years of inventory control, warehouse, fulfillment, logistics, planning, purchasing, or distribution experience
• Experience working with inventory systems, warehouse technology, and reporting tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and identify trends
• Experience using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, including formulas, filters, pivot tables, and lookup functions
• Experience with Metabase or similar reporting platforms preferred
• Experience with RFID scanning or warehouse management systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments
• Ability to learn garment sizing, fit, style, color, SKU structures, and substitution processes
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability, and follow-through
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform warehouse inventory activities throughout the shift
• Comfortable working both in an office setting and on the warehouse floor
• Flexibility to work overtime or adjusted schedules during peak business periods as needed
• High school diploma or equivalent required