Manufacturing Inventory Control Analyst

What your day looks like

You start by checking real-time stock status in our ERP (SAP/Oracle), confirm raw material receipts, and walk the floor to validate counts for work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods (FG). Mid-morning, you lead targeted cycle counts, reconcile any mismatches you uncover, and kick off root-cause analysis to minimize inventory variance. After lunch, you partner with Production to align inventory levels to the build schedule, supporting Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing and lean practices. You wrap the day by updating reports—variance analysis, inventory turnover metrics—and flagging corrective actions that keep materials flowing without excess or obsolete stock.

What you will own

• Keep precise inventory records across raw materials, components, WIP, and FG.
• Monitor stock positions to meet production plans while preventing overstock or obsolescence.
• Plan, lead, and execute full physical inventory events; perform routine cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain up-to-the-minute data in the inventory management system.
• Produce and deliver inventory reporting, including variance analysis and turnover KPIs.
• Investigate the root causes of inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Support material handling best practices, warehouse organization, and layout improvements for safety and throughput.

What you bring

• Associate degree in Business Management or equivalent experience.
• APICS/CPIM certification preferred.
• Approximately 5 years in inventory control/stock management preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.; 5 years preferred).
• Advanced attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and sound decision-making.
• Clear written and verbal communication; collaborative team approach.
• Physical ability to conduct counts, including lifting and moving materials as needed.
• Critical thinking with a logical, objective approach to evaluating information.
• Fluent in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Impact

This role keeps our plant lean, JIT-ready, and audit-confident by safeguarding inventory accuracy and driving down variance.