Inventory Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a Leader in Home Healthcare

At Rotech Healthcare Inc ., we’re more than a medical equipment provider—we’re a trusted partner in patient care. As a national leader in ventilators, oxygen therapy, sleep apnea treatment, wound care, diabetic solutions, and other home medical equipment, we empower patients to manage their health from the comfort of home.

With hundreds of locations across 45 states, our team delivers high-quality products, exceptional service, and compassionate support that helps patients live more comfortably, independently, and actively. Whether you're a clinician, technician, or healthcare administrator, your work at Rotech directly improves lives.

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Responsibilities

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Inventory Analyst Murray Operations to support the Manager of Inventory Control & Repair. This role is responsible for the measurement, analysis, and reporting of daily, weekly, and monthly inventory operations activities, including cycle counting, reconciliations, variance reporting, data collection, and processes that ensure inventory security and integrity. The position also develops and delivers reporting and analysis for Fulfillment and Repair Center operations, including tracking inventory movement, repair throughput, fulfillment accuracy, and key performance metrics, while identifying trends and variances to drive operational improvements. This role requires extensive analysis of inventory transactions, fulfillment workflows, and repair processes, along with recommendations to enhance the management, control, and visibility of the company’s inventory while supporting patient quality and operational excellence.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.)

• Analyze excess and idle inventory, including vendor returns and warranty tracking
• Analyze inventory transactions, fulfillment workflows, and repair processes to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in the development and improvement of policies, procedures, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and inventory integrity
• Conduct analysis and reporting for Fulfillment and Repair Center operations, including inventory movement, repair throughput, fulfillment accuracy, and turnaround times
• Ensure accurate and timely tracking of inventory movements, transfers, adjustments, and shrinkage
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards through observation and reporting
• Gather and analyze data to support decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
• Identify inventory-related issues and provide actionable recommendations for resolution
• Monitor and report inventory performance metrics (e.g., turns, days on hand, turn-and-earn) on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Monitor inventory levels against budget and forecast and provide insights and recommendations
• Monitor operational and inventory-related expenses and provide reporting to support financial goals
• Occasional night and/or weekend work as needed
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned
• Perform exception reporting and investigate variances, discrepancies, and non-conformances to resolution
• Perform location, supplier, and product segment analysis to optimize inventory performance
• Provide reporting, analysis, and reconciliation support for rental and supply inventory balances
• Recommend updates to distribution and fulfillment center stocking levels based on data analysis
• Research, identify, and resolve inventory discrepancies between physical counts, WMS, and financial systems
• Respond promptly to requests and consistently meet deadlines
• Support physical inventory and cycle count processes, including measurement, reporting, and variance analysis
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Employment is contingent on

• Background check (company-wide). Results will not be used automatically to disqualify individuals. Instead, the Company will conduct an individualized assessment that considers the duties of the position, the nature and timing of the offense, and any evidence of rehabilitation, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Drug screen ( when applicable for the position )
• Compliance with healthcare facility credentialing process ( when applicable for the position )
• Valid driver’s license in state of residence with a clean driving record (when applicable for the position)

Required Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, required

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Four year College Degree or two year Associates Degree in business with relevant inventory, purchasing, logistics and / or financial experience working with inventory
• APICS certifications a plus

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to clearly express analysis and results in business terms to associates
• Effectively communicate in English; both oral and written, with physicians, location employees and patients to ensure questions and concerns are processed in a timely manner
• Effectively present and discuss results and solutions resulting from analysis and projects
• Interprets a variety of instructions in a variety of communication mediums
• Maintain confidentiality and practice discretion and caution when handling sensitive information
• Multi-task along with attention to detail
• Self-motivation, organized, time-management and deductive problem solving skills
• Significant verbal and written interactions with purchasing, company field employees and management
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gains clarification; responds well to questions
• Understanding and use of common and company specific inventory terminology to communicate within the Company
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively

Physical Demands

• Clearly read small print on forms and product labels
• Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; individual boxes
• Occasional night and/or weekend work
• Requires ability to work on computer and speak on the phone
• Requires close vision to small print on computer and or paperwork
• Requires sitting, walking, standing, talking or listening
• Walking and working on one’s feet for extended periods of time

Machines, Equipment and Technical Abilities

• Ability to extract and manipulate large data files across multiple databases
• Email transmission and communication
• Internet navigation and research
• Learn company information systems and locations of key database files within inventory, purchasing, billing, etc.
• Microsoft applications including but not limited to Word, Excel, etc.
• Microsoft Office, database programs, excels programs, company purchasing and inventory management systems, Cognos data warehouse and other such programs
• Office equipment; fax machine, copier, printer, phone and computer
• Type on a computer and or a tablet
• Warehouse management system (WMS)