Inventory Analyst

Masimo Corporation; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in Johor, Malaysia seeks an experienced Inventory Analyst to maintain accurate inventory levels and conduct cycle counts. The role requires strong attention to detail and familiarity with inventory practices. Candidates should possess general mathematical skills and be able to work in various environments, including office and manufacturing areas. This position may also involve cooperation with finance for audits and troubleshooting inventory management issues.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Prior experience with standard inventory controls.
• General mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cycle count activity in all functional areas.
• Reconcile each count and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain rotation of inventory for FIFO picking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Experience with RF and bar-coding

Good housekeeping and record skills

Education

High School Education

Tools

Software-based inventory programs

Job description

Job Summary

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels throughout the organization and conducting and verifying ongoing cycle counts daily in accordance with company procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct cycle count activity in all functional areas, raw materials and finished goods areas and audit counts as needed.
• Schedule time with the warehouse supervisor each day to review variances.
• Reconcile each count, performing root cause analysis and trending; track errors and report information to the responsible parties.
• Maintain rotation of inventory to ensure FIFO picking of lot number sequences.
• Report all cycle count data to management for review and publication; determine accuracy percentages based on lines counted, units counted, and variance cost.
• Interface with the management of each functional area as needed.
• Review ABC classifications annually or at management’s discretion based on component criticality.
• Maintain all files, spreadsheets and systems pertaining to cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Troubleshoot areas where regular counts cannot be made in a timely manner and make recommendations to improve inventory management.
• Cooperate with Finance in the performance of semi‑annual audits.
• Cross‑train in warehouse functions and assist in regular warehouse operations between cycle count duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with multiple locations, RF and bar‑coding helpful.
• Warehouse and prior experience in a manufacturing facility helpful, but not required.
• Good housekeeping and record skills.
• Prior experience with standard inventory controls and practices.
• General mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow company quality policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in control of documents and material tracking.
• Familiarity with software–based cycle count and physical inventory programs.
• Ability to drive a forklift (must have a valid California driver’s license).
• APICS certification desired.

Education

High School Education

Physical requirements / Work Environment

This position works in office, laboratory, and manufacturing environments. It requires frequent sitting, standing, and walking. The candidate must be able to recognize and differentiate color, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform daily computer usage. They may stand for extended periods when facilitating meetings, walking in facilities, performing audits, and laboratory testing. Operating a motor vehicle and maintaining a valid driver’s license is required.

The physical demands of the position described herein are essential functions of the job, and employees must be able to successfully perform these tasks for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with real or perceived disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job described.