Supply Chain Inventory Analyst

Job Description This position will be responsible for the management of day to day movements, cycle counting, auditing and count & bin accuracy of warehouse inventory. Will also manage repack, damages, and slow moving stock, and will report inventory cost variances. The position will provide root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies, shortages, overages, and damages in the warehouse while utilizing the Warehouse Management System and SAP. The Inventory Analyst will partner with the Supply Chain Planning team to optimize inventory locations within the warehouse to increase productivity. Responsibilities Process owner for Inventory Management, and best practices, within the warehouse Provide weekly inventory financial data, analysis and reporting Serve as a key liaison to various internal customers for all stock inventory allocation requirements Responsible for the daily execution of stock inventory movements in WMS Analyze, reconcile, and resolve inventory discrepancies using root cause analysis Manage inventory locations and site capacity, optimize locations for productivity and throughput Lead the execution of the inventory record accuracy through weekly cycle counting and annual physical inventory requirements Required to be an active participant during internal/external inventory audits Manage inventory movement between buildings Assure that slow moving product inventory is reviewed and disposition in a timely manner Maintain positive, professional, and timely communications, within various internal customers, as well as with external contacts Actively participate in the continuous improvement process Adapt to flexible work assignments to support business volume and/or department requirements Perform additional duties as required Qualifications 4+ years’ experience in Distribution/Warehouse Logistics. BA/BS Degree preferred. APICS CPIM Certification preferred Proven experience with inventory control processes & able to understand and perform root cause analysis Demonstrated financial acumen, ability to review, reconcile, and report, financial data related to inventory value Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); JDA (Red Prairie) a plus Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP); SAP a plus Must have strong organization skills and be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize work responsibilities with sense of urgency to meet deadlines Self-Directed & demonstrates the ability to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies or potential issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent problem identification & follow through to issue resolution Demonstrates the ability to work well with a variety of individuals. High analytical ability and advanced Excel reporting skills (vlookup, pivot tables, & macros) Company Benefits With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work. Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr