Inventory Analyst

TITLE

Analyst, Inventory Control

REPORTS TO

Manager, Integrated Business Planning

Location

Toledo, OH

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Inventory Control Analyst will ensure customer orders are fulfilled through the planning and coordination of inventory movements and the analysis of inventory positions. The ideal candidate for this position will have relative work experience within production planning, inventory control, logistics, or procurement. They will have sound communication skills and be able to problem solve independently. This role is on-site in a front office space at the main HFC production facility in Toledo, OH. If you enjoy making a difference, are a team-player, and are self-motivated, we want to talk to you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Evaluate and meet inventory targets to ensure compliance with Hometown Food Company goals

• Plan, execute, and monitor inventory movements with attention to demand, production schedules, and shipping and receiving dates
• Assess, coordinate, and communicate the recoveries of potential shortfalls with 3PL partners and HFC Customer Service
• Liaison with the quality team and the production team to address impactful issues
• Identify and escalate situations out of direct control
• Analyze misses and design and oversee solutions for future avoidance
• Analyze and ensure compliance to FEFO with mindfulness to aging product
• Maintain inventory adjustment records to ensure data integrity is not compromised
• Coordinate and monitor cycle count activity when necessary
• Utilize inventory planning tools within Excel, PBI, and Microsoft D365.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION

• Bachelors Degree Required: Supply Chain Management or equivalent preferred
• APICs certification a plus

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years’ experience preferred in Supply Chain Management / Logistics Planning / Operations

REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic understanding of inventory fundamentals
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Working knowledge of ERP Systems
• Knowledge of manufacturing and shipment planning processes

OTHER:

• Strong organization, communication, and analytics skills
• Works well in a team environment and independently
• High energy to take on challenges associated with a start-up environment