Industrial Materials Inventory Analyst

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This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to optimize the inventory of industrial and MRO materials required for maintenance operations. It focuses on ensuring material availability, reducing costs, and supporting the maintenance team through strategic planning and data‑driven insights.

• Strategic Planning: develop and implement inventory strategies to optimize stock levels, reduce costs, and ensure availability of industrial and MRO materials to support production and facility operations.
• Inventory Optimization: analyze inventory data to identify trends, usage patterns, and opportunities for improvement; implement best practices to enhance inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Forecasting: collaborate with procurement, operations, and maintenance teams to forecast material needs based on historical data, maintenance schedules, and upcoming projects.
• Supplier Management: establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, negotiate favorable terms, and resolve discrepancies.
• Data Analysis: utilize inventory management software and data‑analysis tools to monitor performance, generate reports, and provide actionable insights for decision‑making.
• Process Improvement: identify and implement process improvements to streamline inventory management, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Compliance and Safety: ensure all inventory activities comply with safety regulations and company policies, maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient storage environment.

By developing and implementing effective inventory strategies, the Industrial Materials Inventory Analyst helps minimize downtime and supports the maintenance team's operational readiness. Strategic inventory management helps control costs by reducing excess stock, minimizing waste, and optimizing procurement and replenishment processes. The role’s data‑driven insights support strategic decision‑making and improve MRO performance, ensuring material shortages are proactively managed and business continuity is maintained.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Data Analytics or related field with 4‑6 years of relevant work experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with CMMS and Inventory Management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Master’s Degree.
• Certifications such as CMRP, CRL, or CRE.

Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), hear, listen, talk, stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, crawl, reach overhead, push/pull, and lift up to 30 pounds. Seldom required to climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, balance, or lift more than 50 pounds.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

40 hours per week.

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance; available 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 6%. Paid time off includes 9–11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire, and either personal time (non‑exempt only) or state‑mandated sick time.

At La‑Z‑Boy Incorporated, we’re an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and are of paramount importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la‑z‑ or calling 734‑242‑1444.

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing