Inventory Control Analyst

Duration: 06 months contract Job Description: This role is critical to maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting operational continuity, and ensuring compliance with key inventory-related SOX controls across our manufacturing network. Main Duties: Inventory monitoring and analysis to identify and resolve inventory variances Inventory reconciliations and reporting activities Execution and oversight of inventory-related SOX controls and documentation Support for cycle count and physical inventory processes Monitoring of inventory adjustments, COGI exceptions, and other inventory integrity activities Preparation of audit support and follow-up on inventory control findings Partnership with plant operations, finance, and supply chain teams to drive inventory accuracy and process compliance Must Haves (i.e., years of experience?) 3+ years of inventory accounting or inventory control experience Manufacturing environment experience SAP experience SOX and audit support experience Strong Excel skills (pivot tables and lookups at minimum) Proven inventory variance investigation experience Top Three Technical Skills 1. Inventory Analysis & SAP Inventory Management Analyze inventory variances and discrepancies Perform inventory reconciliations and tie-outs Research negative inventory, COGI errors, IDOCs, and inventory exceptions Understand cycle counts and physical inventory processes Work comfortably in SAP (S/4 preferred) and Excel 2. SOX Controls & Audit Compliance Inventory-related SOX controls Inventory count completeness reviews Inventory adjustment approvals Documentation and audit evidence requirements Segregation of duties concepts Control testing and compliance activities 3. Advanced Excel & Data Analytics Pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP Power Query (preferred) Data validation and reconciliation techniques Trend analysis and reporting 4. Software Skills and Purpose (if applicable): Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel Experience with Sap S/4 Inventory transaction Blackline - Balance sheet reconciliations / SOX tasks are in this system Industry Experience: CMG Manufacturing experience preferred What do you foresee as being the biggest challenge in this position? Translating Inventory Issues into Operation Action - identifying Inventory discrepancies and then working with plant personal to resolve them. Changing procedures - we are in the midst of a reorganization and we are driving for more consistency across plants which means there will be changes at all plants to accomplish consistency US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. By applying, you acknowledge that AI-assisted tools may be used during hiring. #J-18808-Ljbffr