Inventory Analyst

Inventory Analyst (Contract)

Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)

Pay Rate: $32-$35/hour

Job Type: Contract

Schedule: Full-Time

Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for inventory management and process improvement? We are seeking an Inventory Analyst to support a growing organization in Chicago. This hybrid contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives on analyzing inventory trends, optimizing stock levels, and improving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing excess stock.
  
• Investigate inventory variances and reconcile discrepancies between physical inventory and system records.
  
• Develop and maintain inventory reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
  
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and turnover.
  
• Partner with purchasing, logistics, warehouse, and operations teams to support inventory planning.
  
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and root cause analysis.
  
• Support demand planning and forecasting initiatives.
  
• Maintain accurate inventory data within ERP systems.
  
• Recommend process improvements to enhance inventory control and operational efficiency.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, or a related field preferred.
  
• 2+ years of inventory analysis, inventory control, supply chain, or operations experience.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
  
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JD Edwards, or similar.
  
• Ability to analyze large datasets and present findings to stakeholders.
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory forecasting and demand planning.
  
• Knowledge of Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools.
  
• Manufacturing, distribution, retail, or consumer goods experience.
  
• Experience supporting inventory audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

If you enjoy turning data into actionable insights and helping organizations improve inventory performance, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits statement: LHH offers medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k retirement savings as well as additional benefits to our associates on assignment.

Pay Details: $32.00 to $35.00 per hour

Search managed by: Marissa Osorio


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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