XPL Inventory Analyst

Division: xPL Offsite

Project Location(s): Decatur, AL 35602 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Maintain accurate inventory records and analyze inventory levels to ensure materials are available to support manufacturing operations. Partner with production, procurement, and shipping/receiving teams to resolve inventory issues, optimize stock levels, and improve inventory accuracy and efficiency.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform data entry into inventory management system for raw materials, work-inprocess, and finished goods.
• Manage Cycle Count Program, schedule counts, reconcile physical inventory to system records, analyze variances, identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and comply with inventory control procedures.
• Oversee inventory organization and location management including offsite storage facilities to maintain inventory accuracy, optimize space utilization, and support efficient material flow, including vendor managed inventory (VMI) solutions.
• Conduct review of inventory data and system transactions, implement controls to maintain accurate, reliable, and traceable inventory records.
• Coordinate with receiving department to support efficient production to properly store, organize, and clearly identify inventory.
• Develop and distribute inventory reports, metrics, and recommendations to support operational decision-making.
• Support and promote safety culture and environment, document incidents and inspections, keep certifications current, reinforce Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and material safe handling practices, and contribute to and participate in Safety Toolbox Talks.
• Partner with Information Service (IS) team and manufacturing stakeholders to select, implement, and maintain inventory management systems to support accurate inventory control and efficient material flow, aligned with company security protocols.
• Identify, contribute enhancements, and implement approved process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy, efficiency, and overall inventory control.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program with minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of inventory control practices and basic logistics processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and production scheduling
• Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or inventory management systems desired
• Highly organized with attention to detail and able to quickly adapt and prioritize responsibilities while working in fast-paced environment
• Good judgment to solve problems, elevate issues, and request prioritization of responsibilities
• Able to apply active listening skills, learn and process information quickly, ask clarifying questions, and follow tasks through to completion
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Quick learner to adopt processes and technology
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Limited travel

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under…