Inventory Analyst Job Description

An inventory analyst is a person responsible for analyzing a company’s inventory.

An inventory analyst is typically in charge of analyzing a company’s inventory and making sure that the company’s inventory is adequately managed without any costly mistakes.

An inventory analyst is responsible for identifying a company’s inventory issues, recommending and implementing solutions, and making sure that the inventory is in line with company standards.

An inventory analyst also keeps track of inventory processes, and makes sure that processes run smoothly.

An inventory analyst is in charge of inventory transactions, and is responsible for managing inventory data.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an experienced Inventory Analyst to join our team. You will be responsible for managing our inventory levels and ensuring that our products are available when our customers need them.

Inventory Analyst Duties:

• Develop inventory reports for management and other departments
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure that supplies, equipment, and materials are well-stocked
• Keep track of inventory and identify potential sources of supply shortages
• Develop and implement inventory management systems
• Perform cost controls by reviewing inventory reports for accuracy and ensuring cost-effective use of supplies
• Develop and manage inventory policies and procedures

Inventory Analyst Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for a specific business area, including territory analysis and product allocation, and daily monitoring of inventory levels, providing inventory trend analyses, and recommending inventory cuts
• Manage the inventory system, including purchase orders, receiving, inventory counts, cycle counts, and stock rotation
• Analyze and forecast demands for inventory, inventory usage, and inventory requirement in cash flow planning, and underlay the inventory plan
• Review order quantities and product costs to identify opportunities for improving margins and reducing costs
• Develop and implement inventory control systems such as cycle counts, forecasting, and perpetual inventory systems
• Coordinate inventory transfer activities
• Develop and supervise new inventory control functions for the company
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• Proven experience in a warehousing or operations environment
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to prioritize tasks
• Proven experience investigating and analyzing data
• Proven ability to develop and maintain inventory plans

At [Company Name], we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong team and a successful business. We’re committed to attracting and retaining the best talent from all backgrounds and we encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.