Sr. Inventory Control Analyst

Job Summary The Sr. Inventory Control Analyst works closely with Materials Management, Purchasing, Operations, and Accounting groups to maintain inventory accuracy, integrity, and SAP material transactions supporting RM, WIP, and finished goods inventory control throughout the entire process. Major Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate processes and recommend changes to improve inventory accuracy. Oversee, train, and work with all SAP users on all shifts responsible for SAP inventory transactions. Coordinate and set monthly cycle count schedule of all inventory areas and report accuracy to direct supervisor. Perform, coordinate, and lead month-end physical inventory count teams and report monthly physical inventory results. Provide support for month-end close in support of accounting; month-end close period is last day of month plus two business days. Provide input, with support from Purchasing and Accounting Controller, on Inventory Aging report (raw materials and finished goods) regarding on-hand and future demand of excess and obsolete inventory. Adjust system quantities and audit strength element and fiber inventories. Investigate root causes for inventory errors and perform lessons learned from root cause analysis for inventory errors and inaccurate SAP movements of material. Analyze and perform inventory corrections to suspect locations and/or materials with approval from direct supervisor, direct manager, and/or Accounting Controller. Assist with and maintain inventory accuracy reporting, suggest changes to inventory location management, and help oversee inventory consolidation projects. Audit inventory moves and material transactions. Assist and support SAP users (all shifts) of inventory transaction movements to resolve inventory‑related issues. Provide training for inventory location management and scanners. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Coordinate requests for inventory status changes, item number changes, and pallet configurations. Monitor, evaluate, and perform necessary inventory corrections or adjustments to maintain inventory accuracy between the SAP ZSATS ATS report and SAP‑010 finished goods storage locations; this requires working closely with the Quality Department and Production Control. Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience in a related field. 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook. Warehouse and receiving experience required. Requires SAP experience in the Materials Management modules. Dependable and detail-oriented, with a high sense of urgency. Good organization skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills are important because the job requires significant interaction with other employees including manufacturing associates, quality, supervisors, managers, and engineers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lightera