Job Description
Job Description
Summary: The Operations Analyst Level I will be responsible for managing inventory levels, analyzing inventory data, and ensuring efficient inventory operations. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
Essential Functions:
- Cycle Counting & Accuracy: Estimate, distribute and entry daily ABC cycle count data to ensure inventory records reflect actual stock levels. Verify compliance with cycle count and inventory control procedures in daily activities.
- Manage Inventory Levels: Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels to meet business needs while minimizing excess stock.
- Analyze Inventory Data: Evaluate inventory statistics to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.
- Coordinate Supply Chain Operations: Work with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate inventory replenishment.
- Analyze Document Inventory Counts: Conduct regular inventory audits and document counts, discrepancies, and other relevant data. Find root causes and make the necessary adjustments to guarantee accurate inventory levels.
- Place Orders: Generate and manage replenishment to ensure adequate stock levels.
- Report Findings: Prepare and present inventory reports to management, providing insights and recommendations for inventory optimization.
- Improve Inventory Systems: Help develop and implement inventory control protocols to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Education: Preferred bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, Data Analysis, related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Previous experience in inventory management, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.
- Skills:
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and organizational abilities.
- Knowledge of inventory management software and tools, MS Excel is a priority.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Requirements:
- Data analysis knowledge
- Decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting and Standing: The role may require alternating between sitting and standing throughout the day.
- Walking: Frequent walking to different areas within the warehouse or office.
- Lifting and Carrying: Occasionally lifting and carrying items, typically up to 25 pounds.
- Reaching and Handling: Regular use of hands and arms to reach, handle, and manipulate objects.
- Keyboarding: Frequent use of a computer for data entry and analysis.
- Visual Requirements: Near vision for reading and working with computer screens; far vision for observing inventory and warehouse layout.
Working Conditions:
- Environment: Primarily an office setting with some time spent in the warehouse.
- Noise Level: Generally quiet in the office but can be moderate in the warehouse.
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Temperature: Controlled climate in the office; may vary in the warehouse depending on the season.
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Safety: Adherence to safety protocols when in the warehouse, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.