Inventory Analyst

Job Title:

Inventory Analyst III

Location:

Memphis TN 38118 Duration: 9 months

Description:

Maintains appropriate service level to internal and external customers by ensuring accurate inventory counts are performed and reconciled against stated inventory levels. Controls inventory of finished goods within the Distribution Warehouse and Distribution Center. Coordinates with Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing and 3PL partners to ensure inventory is available for daily shipments and new product launches. Adheres to Environmental Health and Safety policies and procedures and supports department objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with Production Planning, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Distribution Warehouse to ensure product availability. (25%)
• Communicates and coordinates the movement of Finished Goods inventory into the Distribution process.
• Reconciles Cycle Counts of Finished Goods and approves adjustments when necessary.
• Analyzes inventory usage, scrap, shrinkage, and other adjustments to improve service and reduce costs.
• Tracks daily receipts and shipments.
• Works on problems of unusual complexity.
• Acts as liaison with 3PL partners to ensure proper management of inventory levels and product conversion where applicable.
• Drives decisions associated with enhancing process flow and system requirements for Inventory Control.
• Organizes and ensures appropriate execution of all inventory transactions associated with New Product Launches and Global product pipeline fills.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Education:

• B.S. degree or equivalent work-related experience

Experience and Skills:

• 3-6 years experience in cycle counting, planning SKU profiles, and general inventory control procedures.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• PC keying to update reports and create spreadsheets - 2 hours per day
• Personal Computer, Printer, Telephone, Facsimile, Copier, Calculator, Microsoft Office products, AS/400, Software as required
• Distribution Inventory Systems, Radio Frequency Technology
• Light Lifting (Up to 23 lbs.), Grasping, Visual Acuity, Reaching, Talking, Fingering, Inside Environmental Conditions Preferred:
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including ability to clearly document all work
• Strong problem solving and team building skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively
• Ability to work in cross-functional team environment
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills