Inventory Control Analyst

Req ID: 137838

Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Fort Worth

Summary

Celestica is seeking a data-driven Inventory Analyst to support and execute inventory control functions for the business unit. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of foundational experience in inventory management, data analysis, and material movement within a manufacturing or logistics environment. This role is crucial for tracking inventory accuracy, supporting the management of non-working stock, and assisting in the reconciliation process for materials used in complex assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Inventory Tracking & Reporting: Tracks inventory issues and assists team members in understanding and resolving issues. Coordinates, controls and reports on the physical flow and system status of inventory for the business unit.

• Material Plan Execution Support: Executes assigned tasks related to inventory control to support the overall material plan and help achieve target levels.

• Data Integrity: Executes routine audits to verify data accuracy within the ERP/MRP system.

• Surplus Control & Support: Controls and monitors surplus inventory by maintaining accurate system records and physical segregation. Supports physical inventory count process and assists in implementing action plans to reduce non-working stock.

• Financial Reconciliation Support: Collects and organizes data used by the senior team to balance inventory results with financial records.

• Reporting: Assists the senior analyst in producing weekly reports to forecast and track inventory metrics.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of direct experience in an Inventory Control, Materials Analyst, or cycle counting role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

• Foundational knowledge of material flow and inventory management in a high-tech or electronics assembly environment. Experience tracking complex parts lists is a plus.

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.

• Proficiency in working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for transaction processing and data lookups. Intermediate proficiency in Excel for data organization and basic analysis.

• Solid understanding of cycle counting methodologies, inventory reconciliation processes, and basic warehouse management principles.

• High attention to detail, analytical, and excellent communication skills for resolving discrepancies with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Business or Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.