Inventory Analyst (Contract)

Swap Asia Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Swap Asia Group is seeking an Inventory Analyst in Malaysia to oversee stock levels, monitor accuracy, and drive efficient disposition of aged or excess inventory. You will analyze inventory data, identify trends, and partner with Sales and Operations to optimize performance across warehouses and channels.

The role requires 1–2 years in supply chain, strong data skills (Excel, SQL, Power BI), and experience with Axapta or SAP and WMS. A proactive team player with analytical mindset will excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, business administration or related field.
• 1–2 years in supply chain management.
• Proficient with Excel, SQL and BI tools such as Power BI.
• Experience with ERP systems Axapta and SAP and WMS.
• Strong data analysis and business intelligence skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with proactive attitude and strong communication.
• Excellent quantitative skills and understanding of financial implications of decisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal stock levels and monitor inventory accuracy.
• Minimize aged and excess inventory and support disposition.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends and risks.
• Prepare inventory reports and dashboards weekly and monthly.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations on inventory clearance.
• Drive SKU, category, and channel inventory planning.
• Lead aging/SLOB reviews with internal and external teams.
• Perform ad hoc supply chain tasks as needed.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Power Query

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Team player

Proactive

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Axapta

SAP

WMS

MS Office

Job description

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for ensuring efficient inventory management by maintaining optimal stock levels, monitoring inventory accuracy, minimizing aged and excess inventory, and supporting timely inventory disposition. The role analyzes inventory data, identifies trends and risks, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve inventory performance and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for overall Inventory holding. Responsible for the effective and efficient strategy planning on inventory holding, aged inventory, and all channel inventory planning.
• Accountable and responsible on managing accuracy of inventory system and reporting inclusive but not limited to conduct thorough investigation and report of any stocks variance. Manage monthly stocks reconcile or anytime its required and resolve on timely manner.
• Own and drive End of Life (EOL) , Return to warehouse (RTW) from stores to warehouse, Return to Vendor (RTV) from warehouse to vendor to deplete all the inventory.
• Manage inventory levels for all SKUs, categories and total levels in line with Operator and company target for both warehouse and channel.
• Lead the aging inventory review, SLOB review with internal & external team.
• Accountable for the SLOB inventory. Provide insight to management team for EOL & inventory management.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports and dashboards.
• Provide recommendations to optimize stock levels and improve inventory efficiency.
• Analyze inventory KPIs including inventory turns, stock accuracy, excess inventory, and aging inventory.
• Work closely with Sales team and operations team on all inventory clearance process.
• Any Ad hoc task on supply chain related area

Requirements

• Tertiary level qualification in Supply Chain, business administration or any equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years in supply chain management.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, Power Query, Power BI).
• Proficient in knowledge of software applications tier 1 ERP (Axapta,SAP), WMS and automation. Proficient in the use of MS word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to handle fast pace and rapid change environment.
• A team player , enthusiastic , energetic , proactive , with a positive attitude.
• High Analytical with the ability to convert data into business intelligence with sound understanding & techniques for data analysis.
• Self-motivated, self-starter capable of remaining flexible to changing work priorities.
• Excellent quantitative/business modelling skills and understanding on the financial implications of decisions made.