Inventory Control Analyst

Plexus; Penang; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus in Penang is seeking a data reporting professional to create, analyze, and distribute department reports that guide inventory planning and ensure timely execution of activities. You will investigate root causes of deviations, summarize findings for site management, and develop methodologies to highlight trends and issues needing attention.

The role involves evaluating data with the materials team and proposing actionable improvements to enhance Materials/Inventory processes, supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; typically 0–2 years of related experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets skills.
• General office equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Create, analyze, and distribute department reports to inform inventory requirements and ensure proper/timely execution of inventory activities.
• Analyze and understand root causes of process or inventory deviations and provide summary and exception reports to site management personnel.
• Develop reporting methodologies that illustrate trends, issues, and areas where improvement may be needed.
• Evaluate data and work with materials department personnel to understand root cause of issues and recommend course(s) of action for improvements.
• Drive system and business process solutions for continuous improvements in Materials/Inventory management.

Job description

Purpose Statement: Responsible for the creation, generation, and analysis of system reports and data to develop actionable steps to optimize results and look for trends and areas of improvement.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Create, analyze, and distribute various department reports so site can understand inventory requirements and ensure proper/timely execution of inventory activities.
• Analyze and understand the root causes of process or inventory deviations and provide summary and exception reports to site management personnel.
• Develop reporting methodologies that illustrate trends, issues, and areas where improvement may be needed.
• Evaluate data and work with materials department personnel to understand root cause of issues and recommend course(s) of action for improvements.
• Continuous Improvement Initiative. Drive system and business process solutions for continuous improvements in Materials/Inventory management.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

Other Qualifications

• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• General office equipment and materials

Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.

Travel Requirements

• Less than 40%