Inventory Control Analyst (Penang)

Plexus; George Town; On-site; MYR 804,000 - 1,205,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Malaysia is seeking a data reporting professional to create, analyze, and distribute reports that help optimize inventory and operations. The role focuses on understanding trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement across site processes and materials management.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience, strong Excel and Google Workspace skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable steps for site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, analyze, and distribute department reports to inform inventory planning and execution.
• Analyze root causes of process or inventory deviations and provide summaries to site management.
• Develop reporting methodologies to illustrate trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate data with materials personnel to understand root causes and recommend actions.
• Analyze forecast deviations and provide summaries to materials management.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Responsibility

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.


• Analyze and understand the root causes of forecast deviations and provide summary and exception reports to site materials management personnel.

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications

• Intermediate skill in Google Workspace or Microsoft Excel


• 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%

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.