Inventory Analyst

Inventory Analyst Reporting directly to the Planning Manager, the Inventory Analyst will focus on driving inventory accuracy process improvement and supporting cycle count initiatives across the business to maintain accurate accounting of quantities. This is done by understanding the current processes for all locations and working with the operations team to improve the processes, daily cycle counting of goods as prescribed, utilizing material handling equipment to thoroughly investigate and move materials when needed, reading reports and accurate reconciliation of variances with the Planning group. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education, Credentials, Licenses: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration or equivalent work Must be able to work in a team as well as independently Must have high attention to detail Ability to interact with employees at all levels within the organization Kind & Length of Experience: 3-5 years of experience in inventory control in a manufacturing environment. 3-5 years of hands-on experience in ERP systems such as Navision, SAP or equivalent. Working knowledge of MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills. PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND STANDARDS Perform inventory reconciliation of 3rd party consigned inventory. Identify, research and resolve inventory discrepancies. Collect data and report slow moving inventory. Analyze data and recommend scrap rate adjustments to the customer. Interact with customers as requests for consigned inventory are received weekly. Coach material handlers on proper scanning procedures. Research and determine root causes on inventory discrepancies and help implement corrective actions to eliminate repetitive errors. Monitory inventory and identify trends to optimize inventory management. Analyze inventory data and identified opportunities for sustainable process changes to improve inventory accuracy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory accuracy. Responsible for achieving year-end inventory variance of no greater than 0.5%. Participate in internal/external stewardship meetings. Participate in internal/external audits. Execute layered audits as assigned. Assist with inventory forecasting and planning as needed. Provide back-up coverage for the Inventory Support Specialist. Other duties as required. Peter Cremer Training Required We will follow the company written training program for this position. Customer Service, Teamwork & Code of Conduct Maintain a safe, legal and environmentally protective operation Listen to our customers, suppliers and employees Respond quickly to customer concerns Follow set guidelines for GMP, quality and food safety requirements Maintain training on applicable procedures in quality, GMP, and food safety Report any food safety, security, and / or quality issues to management or the HACCP team to initiate action Provide flexible and innovative strategies to support new business opportunities Be cost effective in the utilization of our resources, thereby contributing to the profitability of Peter Cremer North America, LP and our customers Strive for continued improvement Willing and eagerness to learn Maintain positive "Can Do" attitude We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, including childbirth or any related condition, gender identity or expression, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local laws. Mon-Fri 7a-330p