Senior Inventory Analyst

Anite; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anite seeks a seasoned Inventory Analyst in Penang to lead global raw material projections and optimize stock levels. You will work with Product Line, Program Office and Operations Finance to align goals and strengthen internal controls.

Proficiency in Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint will be used to analyze complex data, generate actionable reports, and drive improvements in inventory management and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, or equivalent is required.
• Typically 6-8 years of experience in strategic procurement/inventory/supply chain management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools such as Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong business sense with understanding of supply chain and planning fundamentals.
• Excellent analytic skills and ability to relay large amounts of information.
• Proven ability to interact with cross-functional teams and deliver results.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and proactive approach in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to multi-task and stay focused in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of comprehensive monthly inventory projections on a global scale for raw material.
• Collaborate with Product Line and Program Office to align efforts and optimize inventory controls.
• Utilize Spotfire, Incorta, and Power BI to process and analyze complex data.
• Provide detailed analysis and inventory reports to key partners including Product Line and Operations Finance.
• Review inventory profiling and aging to maintain optimized stock and minimize risk.
• Review and optimize safety stock settings for raw materials to balance levels and supply risk.
• Manage Excess & Obsolete (E&O) and Contract Material (CM) excess claims on a quarterly basis, driving disposition strategies.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data visualization

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Lead the development of comprehensive monthly inventory projections on a global scale for raw material
• Work collaboratively with Product Line and Program Office as crucial stakeholders, aligning efforts to achieve inventory goals and enhancing internal controls for inventory optimization.
• Leverage advanced data visualization and analytical tools such as Spotfire, Incorta, and Power BI to meticulously process and analyze complex inventory data.
• Provide detailed analysis and comprehensive inventory-related reports to key business partners, including Product Line, Program Office and Operations Finance, ensuring transparent communication of critical insights.
• Conduct in-depth reviews and take proactive measures based on inventory profiling and aging criteria, ensuring the maintenance of an optimized inventory with minimized risk.
• Conduct a meticulous review and optimization of safety stock settings for raw materials, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining an effective balance between inventory levels and supply risk mitigation strategies.
• Effectively manage Excess & Obsolete (E&O) and Contract Material (CM) excess claims on a quarterly basis, implementing strategic disposition methods to minimize losses and maximize recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Typically 6-8 years of experience in strategic procurement/inventory/supply chain management.
• Experience and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools such as Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong business sense with a clear understanding of supply chain and planning fundamentals.
• Excellent analytic skills and strong ability to retain and relay large amounts of information.
• Proven ability to interact with cross-functional teams and deliver results.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership ability and positive, proactive approach to working in a dynamic, progressive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and excellent problem-solving methods.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain focused in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.