07 - Inventory Analyst

Req ID: 138505 
Remote Position: No
Region: Americas 
Country: USA 
State/Province: Texas 
City: Fort Worth 

Summary

Celestica is seeking a data-driven Inventory Analyst to support and execute inventory control functions for the business unit. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of foundational experience in inventory management, data analysis, and material movement within a manufacturing or logistics environment. This role is crucial for tracking inventory accuracy, supporting the management of non-working stock, and assisting in the reconciliation process for materials used in complex assemblies.

Key Responsibilities

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Inventory Tracking & Reporting: Tracks inventory issues and assists team members in understanding and resolving issues. Coordinates, controls and reports on the physical flow and system status of inventory for the business unit.
• Material Plan Execution Support: Executes assigned tasks related to inventory control to support the overall material plan and help achieve target levels.
• Data Integrity: Executes routine audits to verify data accuracy within the ERP/MRP system.
• Surplus Control & Support: Controls and monitors surplus inventory by maintaining accurate system records and physical segregation. Supports physical inventory count process and assists in implementing action plans to reduce non-working stock.
• Financial Reconciliation Support: Collects and organizes data used by the senior team to balance inventory results with financial records.
• Reporting: Assists the senior analyst in producing weekly reports to forecast and track inventory metrics.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of direct experience in an Inventory Control, Materials Analyst, or cycle counting role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Foundational knowledge of material flow and inventory management in a high-tech or electronics assembly environment. Experience tracking complex parts lists is a plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for transaction processing and data lookups. Intermediate proficiency in Excel for data organization and basic analysis.
• Solid understanding of cycle counting methodologies, inventory reconciliation processes, and basic warehouse management principles.
• High attention to detail, analytical, and excellent communication skills for resolving discrepancies with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• MUST BE local to DFW/Richardson TX.
• Sponsorship not offered. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work Environment: The role involves a split between office/desk work and necessary time spent in the warehouse and on the production floor to perform audits and investigate physical discrepancies.
• Physical Demands: Requires walking, standing, occasional lifting of light to medium materials (up to 20 lbs).
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work flexible hours occasionally to support large-scale inventories or urgent investigation needs.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Business or Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).
At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.