Materials and Inventory Analyst

• Optimize inventory levels using inventory optimization techniques and partnership with O&M site teams
• Determine stocking strategies, quantities, and replenishment methodologies
• Manage inventory reorder for assigned sites
• Maintain and improve item, manufacturer, part number, and vendor data quality
• Identify standardization opportunities and low-cost substitutes
• Provide materials and inventory expertise to cross-functional teams, including sourcing strategies
• Support Strategic Sourcing with pricing, contract development, and automation opportunities
• Identify inventory centralization opportunities for common spares
• Reduce excess material and improve inventory efficiencies
• Manage inventory system item updates and resolve inventory and non-stock discrepancies
• Issue and monitor standard and ad hoc inventory reports and trend analyses
• Ensure inventory items and non-stock material orders meet safety, MSDS, and Hazcom requirements
• Lead inventory reviews for assigned warehouses and disposition obsolete or unusable parts
• Optimize repairable items through the repair process
• Identify freight and delivery cost optimization plans, including salvage material
• Drive cost savings against approved baselines
• Lead process and warehouse compliance audits
• Support operations/maintenance personnel and warehouse attendants with warehouse methods, procedures, and processes

• 3+ years of warehouse supervision or relevant procurement/inventory management experience
• Experience with cost reduction and business outcome optimization
• Process orientation and demonstrated continuous improvement skills
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including negotiation and persuasion
• Broad-based knowledge of materials management processes
• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams
• Excellent analytical skills for evaluating technical, performance, and financial data
• Understanding of financial and inventory management systems
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office capabilities, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree programs and/or certifications may apply to the required skills

Demonstrates expertise in inventory management, optimization techniques, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency and cost savings. Proficient in analyzing inventory data and implementing continuous improvement strategies while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Inventory Management
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Lean Six Sigma
• Cross-Functional Team Facilitation
• Analytical Skills

• Inventory Optimization Techniques
• Stocking Strategies
• Replenishment Methodologies
• Data Quality Management
• Inventory System Updates
• Trend Analysis
• Repair Process Optimization
• Financial Management Systems

• Strong Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Persuasion Skills
• Process Orientation
• Continuous Improvement

• Materials Management
• Warehouse Compliance Audits
• Safety Standards
• MSDS
• Hazcom

• Microsoft Office
• Inventory Management Systems