Inventory Analyst

Buffalo, NY


Order: 8542


Order Type : Temp



Inventory Analyst

Location: Buffalo, NY

Responsibilities

• Reconcile finished goods inventory between Rich Products Corp (RPC) and third-party warehouses, including quantity and inventory status (Good, Blocked, QA).
• Post shipments, receipts, transfers, and inventory adjustments in SAP to ensure accurate, timely transaction posting.
• Audit electronic and manual warehouse transactions; validate source documentation, EDI messages, and inventory movement history.
• Resolve EDI errors, identify recurring EDI gaps, and partner with internal teams and 3PL contacts to prevent rework.
• Investigate orders that have not shipped/received in RPC systems; support accurate customer invoicing and timely posting.
• Maintain third-party warehouse inventory accuracy through cycle checks, discrepancy research, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Complete month-end inventory reconciliation within required timelines; document variances and resolutions.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between SAP, EDI transactions, and 3PL portal data.
• Analyze transaction exceptions by type, frequency, and magnitude; recommend process improvements to reduce error rates and improve transaction flow.
• Support product withdrawals, recalls, and track-and-trace activities; ensure accurate lot/status visibility to customers.
• Process corporate holds of finished goods with third-party warehouses, including FDA holds; drive timely release when authorized.
• Execute disposition of on-hold and destroyed product processes within disposal cost parameters and company guidelines, including documentation, coordination, and account reconciliation.
• Support special projects as assigned.
• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and code of ethics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 1+ year of business experience, including customer service exposure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present issues clearly to warehouse partners and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness and ability to support a flexible work schedule when required.
• Strong PC proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• SAP (or related ERP) experience preferred.
• Inventory reconciliation experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.
• The position requires operating a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with internal teams and third-party warehouse contacts and exchange accurate information in written and verbal formats.

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