Sr Inventory Control Analyst

Safety Kleen Systems in Metairie, LA is seeking a detail-oriented Sr Inventory Control Analyst to join a safety-focused team.

About the role

This position maintains the accuracy and integrity of inventory data through research, analysis, reporting, and process improvement. The role collaborates with inventory owners and cross-functional teams to identify discrepancies, analyze trends, develop metrics, and implement solutions that enhance inventory control processes. It serves as a key resource for inventory-related reporting and analysis and leads continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen inventory accuracy and operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the inventory system by reviewing transactions, identifying discrepancies, and facilitating resolution of inventory-related issues.
• Research and analyze inventory data, transactions, and trends to identify discrepancies, root causes, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze inventory reports, metrics, and performance indicators to support effective inventory management and business decision-making.
• Manage and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Inventory Control and ensure compliance with established procedures and controls.
• Partner closely with inventory owners to establish and communicate guidelines, policies, and best practices that support effective inventory management.
• Identify process gaps and lead problem-solving efforts, including process development, training, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, and Operations, to design and implement inventory-related solutions.
• Provide technical and analytical expertise in identifying, evaluating, and developing metrics, procedures, and reporting tools that are cost-effective and support business objectives.
• Apply critical thinking and structured problem-solving techniques to modify, eliminate, or develop systems, reports, tools, and processes.
• Communicate data findings, analysis, recommendations, and the status of projects and initiatives to management and key stakeholders.
• Assist and support Finance with inventory-related cost accounting analysis.
• Train and support field personnel on the effective use of inventory-related analytical tools, reports, procedures, and processes.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory accuracy, controls, reporting, and inventory management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in inventory control, inventory analysis, accounting, finance, supply chain, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing inventory transactions, identifying discrepancies, and supporting inventory accuracy and controls.
• Experience developing or improving inventory procedures, policies, metrics, and reporting tools.

Skills

• Working knowledge of inventory control functions, including an understanding of the accounting and financial implications of inventory procedures and transactions.
• Strong inventory analysis experience with the ability to interpret detailed data, identify trends, investigate discrepancies, and develop actionable recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for inventory analysis, reporting, and data management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for management reporting, documentation, and presentations.
• Strong organizational, analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop new procedures, policies, reporting tools, and processes that simplify and improve operations.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints, manage competing priorities, and deliver results within critical deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments and functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present analytical findings, recommendations, and business impacts to management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cost accounting, inventory valuation, reconciliation, cycle counting, or inventory audits.
• Experience working with ERP, inventory management, or financial systems.
• Experience developing inventory KPIs, dashboards, metrics, or automated reporting.
• Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, environmental services, distribution, warehouse, or other operational environment.
• Experience leading process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Occasional weekend work due to end-of-month or end-of-quarter inventory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, allowing you to own part of the company.
• Generous paid time off, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.

Safety Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, is a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. The company collects over 200 million gallons of used motor oil annually and operates the largest re-refinery capacity in North America, re-refining more than 150 million gallons each year.