Inventory & Sourcing Analyst

Wikoff's Continual Improvement Department

In 1989, Wikoff's first continual improvement department was established, adopting a Total Quality Management approach. Over the years, the department has matured and expanded its vision to include not only oversight of the quality management system, but also training programs and employee safety while adopting other improvement methodologies such as lean and six sigma.

Position Overview

The Inventory & Sourcing Analyst is responsible for supporting inventory accuracy, supplier analysis, material availability, and procurement data management across the Wikoff network. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this role helps maintain ERP data integrity, investigate inventory discrepancies, monitor stock trends, and provide sourcing and inventory insights that support cost control, working capital reduction, and supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inventory reconciliations between physical counts and ERP records
• Support cycle count programs and analyze count variances
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor slow-moving, excess, obsolete, and high-risk inventory trends
• Maintain accurate inventory, supplier, pricing, and purchasing records in ERP
• Prepare inventory, sourcing, supplier performance, and material cost reports
• Support supplier analysis, RFQs, pricing comparisons, and sourcing recommendations
• Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance to resolve inventory and sourcing issues

Key Deliverables

• High inventory accuracy across assigned locations
• Timely identification and resolution of inventory discrepancies
• Reduced excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory levels
• Improved visibility into supplier performance, material costs, and inventory risk
• Accurate reporting to support financial close, operational reviews, and procurement decisions

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Procurement Manager
• Direct Reports: None

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field preferred
• Associate's degree or equivalent inventory, procurement, or supply chain experience accepted

Required Experience

• 35 years of experience in inventory control, sourcing, procurement, supply chain analysis, or warehouse operations
• Experience working with ERP inventory, purchasing, or MRP modules
• Strong analytical and Excel skills
• Understanding of cycle count procedures, inventory reconciliation, and stock control processes
• Experience with supplier data, pricing analysis, RFQs, or purchasing support preferred
• Strong attention to detail and cross-functional communication skills

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.