Inventory Control Analyst

International manufacturing company is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst.

1.Inventory Control

  • Conduct month-end inventory reconciliations to meet monthly closing schedule and report all adjustments summary to Finance and Accounting.
  • Research, document and resolve inventory discrepancies. (over/under, damage, hold, donation, etc.) using all available resources.
  • Monitor inventory related activities on weekly basis and accountable for all the item journal adjustments including auto-adjustments created by ERP system.
  • Document all adjustments and report monthly.
  • Manage accuracy of inventory status such as Available, Hold, Damaged or Expired are matching between 3PLs and ERP.
  • Lead the inventory disposal process and execution.
  • Monthly Reporting of Inventory Reserve (Write offs and short-dated products) of all US warehouses and Co-packers in US and Asia.
  • Ensure that product is rotated on the FEFO basis in all warehouses.
  • Establish new or additional procedure to improve inventory management if necessary.

2. Data Management

  • Work with 3PL’s to effectively implement process or system improvement including EDI/Inventory Sync.
  • Work directly with internal and external technical resources to trouble-shoot issues related to Inventory.
  • Lead strategic planning and implementations of operational excellence and continuous improvements when necessary.
  • Own data accuracy for each item card within ERP, GS1 GDSN and 3PLs.
  • Own master inventory data to be sent to each 3PL when new SKUs are established or being imported for the first time.
  • Asist team members for BC/technical related Inventory issues.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher degree
  • Minimum of five years of inventory management
  • Advanced Expertise using Excel and data analysis
  • 1 World Sync/GDSN (Global data Synchronization) experience is a plus
  • Understand all aspects of inventory operations that impact inventory accuracy
  • Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Business Central or NetSuite is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent math abilities and working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods
  • Proven ability to communicate with all levels of management
  • Requires 10% of domestic travels when necessary
  • Working knowledge of accounting/GAAP is required