Inventory Analyst - India

Inventory Management & Tracking

• Maintain accurate inventory records of tracker components across all international project locations.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly inventory levels, investigating discrepancies and variances.
• Develop, implement, and manage centralized inventory tracking systems, ensuring real-time visibility.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to reconcile physical inventory with system records.

Forecasting & Planning

• Analyze historical consumption data and future project schedules to develop demand forecasts.
• Work with project management and procurement teams to understand project timelines and material requirements.
• Identify consumption trends and seasonal fluctuations to adjust inventory thresholds proactively.
• Create models to project short- and long-term inventory needs, optimizing for cost, availability, and risk.

Inventory Optimization

• Define and regularly revise minimum/maximum inventory thresholds based on consumption trends, lead times, and project urgency.
• Propose inventory replenishment strategies (e.g., safety stock levels, reorder points) tailored to each international region.
• Evaluate slow-moving and obsolete inventory, recommending actions to reduce waste and free up working capital.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports showing key metrics (inventory turns, stockouts, excess inventory, etc.).
• Present inventory performance data and forecast accuracy to senior leadership regularly.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with company inventory policies and controls.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Liaise with procurement, logistics, project management, engineering, and finance teams to ensure alignment on material needs and inventory targets.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for tracker component inventory across all international operations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Analytics, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in inventory analysis, supply chain, or operations, preferably with international exposure.
• Experience with inventory management systems (ERP, WMS, etc.); SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred.
• Previous experience with mechanical or solar tracker components is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data modeling) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate insights into actionable decisions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset.