Inventory Control Analyst I controls inventories of raw materials and finished goods to ensure that product availability meets customer demand. Analyzes current inventory levels, production speed and sales forecasts to determine reorder levels. Being an Inventory Control Analyst I liquidates outdated stock and takes actions to resolve out-of-stock situations. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Additionally, Inventory Control Analyst I typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Inventory Control Analyst I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an Inventory Control Analyst I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
Inventory Control Analyst Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Inventory Control Analyst to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Research service, inventory and carrier issues, develop resolution and implement solutions to correct reoccurring issues;
- Manage export and sample orders through 3PLs; review billing and ensure documentation for shipments is accurate;
- Process correcting adjustments as needed;
- Partners with Accounting and Warehouse toresolve and communicate receipt discrepancies;
- Responsible for system accuracy for inventory on hand, reconciliation and balancing between WMS and Inventory sub ledgers;
- Track receipts and partner with vendors toensure on time delivery;
- Assist in implementation and testing of inventory system application;
- Provides information to Manager for sales auditof reserves on RTV’s;
- Report and coordinate with Inventory Accounting staff and IT department for system issues, maintenance and development;
- Oversees Return to Vendor store transfers andthe returning of product back to Vendor from DC;
- Monitor and report on in-transit inventory from Distribution Center to Stores and Store to Store;
- Creates, maintains and distributes weeklyinventory related reports for corporate and field;
- Alert Buying team on inventory receipt issues tomaintain proper inventory flow into DC and Photo studio;
- Coordinate with Buying Team and Brand partnersto ensure proper freight coordination, vendor charge backs, ticketing, shipmentlateness and accuracy;
- Create and maintain inventory roll-forwards.
Requirements:
- Ability to learn electronic data interchange (EDI) and maintain integrity of data exchanges;
- Relevant work experience;
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and a flexible schedule 10% of the time;
- Strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills;
- Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Long periods of time requiring intense concentration in an open area office space;
- Frequently stationary for long periods of time utilizing office equipment and/or computers;
- Escalate error findings to allow to meet outbound Turn time and shipping dates;
- Walk through distribution shipping dock and visually check all cartons of countries requiring VAS have correct VAS markings;
- Travel overnight/ multi-night to plants, 3PL and/or customers as needed;
- Work in a frozen environment for short periods of time;
- Skilled in use of PC, Microsoft Office, ERP and logistics software systems, with specific emphasis on spreadsheet applications;
- Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
- Detail oriented.