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 Requirements 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 Core Competencies 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. Highest-signal resume keywords Inventory Management Cost Reduction Strategies Lean Six Sigma Cross-Functional Team Facilitation Analytical Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Inventory Optimization Techniques Stocking Strategies Replenishment Methodologies Data Quality Management Inventory System Updates Trend Analysis Repair Process Optimization Financial Management Systems Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Negotiation Skills Persuasion Skills Process Orientation Continuous Improvement Industry Keywords Materials Management Warehouse Compliance Audits Safety Standards MSDS Hazcom Tools & Technologies Microsoft Office Inventory Management Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor