Inventory Data Analyst

Job Title: Inventory Data Analyst

Location:  Grain Valley, MO

Employment Type: 12-month contract

Industry:  Rail Transportation

Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00/hour

Schedule:  Monday - Friday, Standard Business Hours

About the Opportunity:

This role is responsible for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and interpreting inventory and material master data to identify opportunities for inventory reduction, improve accuracy, and optimize processes. The position will provide actionable insights to support informed decision-making and streamline inventory management practices while collaborating closely with Engineering, Product Management, and other cross-functional teams to gather data and develop effective solutions. 

Why You'll Love Working Here:

•Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability

•Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries

•People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work

•Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance—where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

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What You'll Do:

• We seek a detail-oriented and analytical Data Analyst specializing in inventory management. 
• The ideal candidate will collect, analyses, organize and interpret data related to our inventory, focusing on identifying opportunities for reduction and optimization. 
• This role will involve organizing and enhancing material master data and other inventory-related information to provide actionable insights, improve decision-making processes, and help streamline our inventory management practices.
• Collaboration with other groups, like Engineering and Product Management, will be needed to acquire additional data and insights.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Microsoft Excel, data management, and inventory management.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• Flexible and Adaptable. 
• Experience with SAP.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, pivot tables.

Additional Information:

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.