Senior Inventory Analyst

About the job

This is an onsite position at our office in Yorba Linda, CA.

As a partner to businesses and governments, Crane Authentication offers expertise and cutting-edge innovations that protect and enhance products, secure identities, safeguard revenues and enforce compliance. Customers from different business sectors and levels of government trust our team of 1,250 people for their expertise in R&D, security design, engineering and data-driven insights. We are an integral part of Crane NXT , a c$2-billion-dollar business with over 5,000 associates

As part of our growth, we are looking for a Inventory Analyst in Yorba Linda, California where you will be part of a dynamic team fighting fraud and piracy!

Manage, report, analyze and control all standard costs as they relate to cost of sales, inventory and product profitability. Assure and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for accurate standard and current costs for monthly profitability, sales quotes and inventory valuation.
• Analyze standard cost variances including labor rates, labor efficiencies, purchase price, scrap and material usage.
• Develop cost analysis of products and product lines for profitability and provide recommendations for cost efficiencies in new product designs.
• Team member of Kaizen events and champion for a lean manufacturing.
• Prepare monthly margin reports, inventory reports, overhead spending reports and monthly Journal Entries.
• Ensure a system of strong internal controls is in place and provide leadership in Sarbanes Oxley compliance for Inventory and cost issues.
• Assist Production and Supply Chain departments with correction of problem work orders, inventory discrepancies, and inventory transaction issues. Reconcile WIP to ensure timely and accurate closure of open work orders and tracking documents.
• Assist CFO with annual budget preparation. Specifically, cost of sales, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, and variances.
• Lead a cross functional Inventory Reduction team to eliminate on hand excess inventory and set up procedures to eliminate additional E&O inventory.
• Manage and administer cycle count program, including Consignment Inventories - audit and validate results for accuracy.
• Audit Gelco Expense Reports.

Role Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years college with accounting concentration and 2-5 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing background.
• Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office software and AS400.ent verbal and written communication skills.

Crane Authentication is part of Crane NXT !!

Crane NXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. Crane NXT has approximately 5,000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit

We value diversity at our company. Everyone who applies with the qualifications will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, colour, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We receive a high number of applications, so apologies if we are unable to provide specific feedback. If we feel you are a fit for the role, we’ll be in contact