Inventory Analyst

Company:

Kem Krest is looking for a detail-driven, analytical professional to join our team as an Inventory Business Analyst. This role plays a critical part in protecting margin and strengthening customer partnerships by proactively managing expired, slow-moving, and zero-turn inventory across more than 70 customer programs.

If you enjoy working with data, collaborating across supply chain, sales, finance, and accounts receivable, and turning complex inventory challenges into clear, actionable outcomes - this role offers high visibility and real business impact.

Opportunity:

The Inventory Business Analyst reviews and analyzes expired and slow-moving inventory across Kem Krest's customer programs. Using Power

BI and Excel, the analyst organizes data, coordinates with supply chain and sales teams to resolve inventory issues, manages claims and product disposal, and prepares summary reports for management. The role focuses on optimizing inventory processes and supporting financial recovery efforts.

Responsibilities:

Expired Product Reviews - Chemical Programs

• Conduct bi-annual, full product reviews focused on expired inventory
• Extract inventory data from Power
  
  BI into standardized Excel templates
• Sort, filter, and categorize data by turns, expiration status, new launches, and program type
• Partner with Supply Chain to assess recertification opportunities or determine root causes of expiration
• Interpret contractual terms to identify customer claim eligibility
• Assemble required documentation and collaborate with Sales to validate and finalize claims
• Coordinate physical and system scrap-out for expired inventory
• Prepare comprehensive review summaries for Supply Chain and Finance teams
• Follow up on claim collections in partnership with Sales and Accounts Receivable

Slow-Moving & Zero-Turn Reviews - Accessory (Non-Chemical) Programs

• Perform annual, full product reviews targeting zero-turn and slow-moving inventory
• Download and analyze program-specific inventory using Power
  
  BI and Excel
• Categorize data by turns, finished goods, components, launches, and responsibility
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to determine usage challenges and accountability
• Apply contract terms to evaluate customer claim opportunities
• Compile supporting documentation and review details with Sales
• Manage inventory disposal and system reconciliation
• Deliver final review summaries to Finance and Supply Chain
• Track and support recovery through invoicing and follow-through with AR

Program Coordination, Reporting & Financial Tracking

• Build and manage a structured review cadence across 70+ chemical and non-chemical customer programs
• Maintain executive-level summary reporting, sharing trends, risks, and recoveries with senior leadership
• Track customer payments and recoveries in partnership with Accounts Receivable
• Perform monthly general ledger reconciliations related to customer programs

Your Contributions:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business analysis, inventory management, or supply chain.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Power
  
  BI, familiarity with D365.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management preferred (accounting degree not required).

Why Kem Krest?

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus Program
• Immediate Health Benefits
• Free On-site Clinics & Prescriptions
• 401K Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO & Holiday
• Parental Leave
• Supplier Discounts

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