Inventory Control & Operations Analyst

SUMMARY The Inventory Control & Operations Analyst is responsible for ensuring 100% inventory accuracy, data integrity, and seamless material flow across our local operational nodes (PROD & JVL). This role balances high-level data management and systems analysis (60%) with hands‑on floor auditing, cycle counting and warehouse coordination (40%). The employee will take full ownership of daily manufacturing metrics and inventory reconciliations in the ERP and will serve as the primary analytical support to the Operations & Inventory Supervisor to facilitate strategic site expansion and integration. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SYSTEM MANAGEMENT & DATA INTEGRITY (60% OF TIME) Daily Production Reporting: Compile, verify, and deliver the Daily Production Report to leadership, ensuring all throughput, yield, and operational metrics from PROD are accurate and submitted on time. ERP Administration (Business Central): Execute and oversee all inventory transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including item journals, bin transfers, and raw material consumption posting. Material Reconciliation: Audit and process material returns sent back to the raw materials warehouse (KET), ensuring physical quantities exactly match system records after production runs. WIP & Finished Goods Tracking: Document and log the systematic transfer of Work-in-Process (WIP/bulk candy) within JVL/PROD, as well as the outbound transfer of Finished Goods (FG) toward the external distribution center (Adel). Discrepancy Root-Cause Analysis: Investigate system variances, resolve unposted journals before week‑end closures, and clear inventory errors in Business Central. OPERATIONAL CONTROL & FLOOR EXECUTION (40% OF TIME) Local Cycle Counting Program: Lead and execute the daily cycle counting schedule specifically for the PROD plant and the JVL (WIP) warehouse to guarantee audit‑ready inventory accuracy. Floor & Bin Coordination: Audit physical inventory placement to ensure strict compliance with system‑assigned locations (bin mapping), preventing misplaced inventory on the production floor. Material Flow Supervision: Monitor the staging of raw materials received from KET, ensuring production lines are supplied efficiently and excess materials are properly staged for return. Site Integration Support: Assist the Supervisor in auditing, mapping, and organizing warehouse space during the ongoing operational alignment/fusion of the PROD and JVL footprints. QUALIFICATIONS ERP Proficiency: Hands‑on experience executing inventory movements in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (highly preferred) or Tier 1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle). Advanced Excel Skills: High proficiency in spreadsheet management (e.g., advanced logical, lookup, and data‑cleansing formulas) to automate data compilation for the daily report. Logistical Acumen: Clear understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), consumption journals, FIFO methodologies, and Bin/Location management. Soft Skills: High level of autonomy, sharp attention to detail, proactive problem‑solving abilities, and strong communication skills to interface effectively with production operators. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a highly analytical related field. At least 1–3 years of experience in Inventory Control, Manufacturing Logistics, or Warehousing environments. COMPUTER SKILLS Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with proficiency in Word and Excel. Ability to learn other application software is essential to performing job tasks. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is equally moderate to loud. #J-18808-Ljbffr