Physical Inventory Analyst

Responsibilities:
The Associate Inventory Analyst will support our continuous improvement and operational excellence goals by performing regular inventory counts and system analysis to identify possible discrepancies in inventory quantities and reconcile discovered variances according to the approved policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
• Perform cycle counting by following the approved cycle counting schedule, so that discrepancies are identified and reconciled in timely manner.
• Works directly with the Accounting, Procurement, Warehouse, and Manufacturing teams to ensure inventory movements both physical and systematically are correct.
• Reconcile discrepancies by analyzing Parata ERP, Salesforce and physical locations.
• Follow all relevant operational procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Implement and maintain a system of the facts, discrepancies, and issues identified during the cycle counting process and inventory review to maintain accurate records that can be easily retrieved.
• Report on discrepancies and reconciliations.
• Follow all relevant safety, quality and environmental control procedures and instructions so that personal safety/the safety of others is not jeopardized, and a minimum level of product/service quality and environmental impact can be guaranteed.
• Support departmental and company initiatives.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements:
• BA / BS in Operations or Supply Chain Management or equivalent work experience
• Ability to perform a variety of mathematical calculations
• Detail oriented
• Forklift experience/certification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work across a variety of departments
• Organized and motivated team player
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of ABC cycle counting methodology preferred
• Previous experience with an RF Scanner preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Previous experience with ERP systems a plus

Work environment and physical demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• This position will be subject to mostly controlled but potential varying internal environmental conditions, including changes in temperature and noise that are within acceptable safety levels common to a warehouse environment.
• Work may involve long-term standing, sitting and frequent walking throughout areas such as warehouse, assembly or machine shop as well as navigating common hazards related to these areas.
• Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.