Senior Inventory Analyst (Officebased - Dayshift)

Outsourced; Manila; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Outsourced.ph is seeking an Inventory Analyst to monitor and optimize stock levels for multiple clients. You will analyze ageing or slow-moving stock, coordinate with Purchasing, Sales and Production, and provide actionable recommendations on reorder quantities and timing.

Based in Manila, the role is office-based at Eastwood, Quezon City, with a focus on accurate reporting, stock availability, and reducing obsolete inventory through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory analysis, stock control or purchasing.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Able to translate stock data into actionable recommendations.
• Understanding supplier lead times, reorder points, safety stock and demand forecasting.
• Detail-oriented with clear communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Slow-moving and obsolete stock reporting: prepare regular reports with ageing and actions.
• Reordering analysis: review stock on hand and demand to recommend quantities and timing.
• Stock level management: maintain min/max stock levels, reorder points and safety stock.
• Demand analysis: analyze historical usage, sales trends and forecasts.
• Stock shortage prevention: flag potential shortages and coordinate with teams to resolve risks.
• Excess stock reduction: identify overstock and recommend actions to reduce purchases or transfer stock.
• Customer-specific stock: monitor stock for customers and highlight changes.
• Purchasing recommendations: consider MOQs, pack sizes, lead times and freight.
• Inventory accuracy: investigate discrepancies and support stocktakes.
• Management reporting: provide concise reports on stock value, turnover, coverage, shortages and actions.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Stock control

Purchasing

Excel

ERP systems

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About us

Outsourced.ph is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.

Job Description

About us

Outsourced.ph is a leading ISO certified Philippines offshore outsourcing company that provides dedicated remote staff to some of the world's leading international companies. Outsourced is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and has achieved Great Place to Work Certification. We are committed to providing a positive and supportive work environment where all staff can thrive. As an Outsourced staff member, you will enjoy a fun and friendly working environment, competitive salaries, opportunities for growth and development, work-life balance, and the chance to share your passion with a team of over 1000 talented professionals.

Purpose of the role

Monitor and analyze inventory to ensure the business holds appropriate stock levels to meet customer demand, reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock, and avoid unnecessary purchasing. Working closely with Purchasing, Sales, Production and Warehouse teams, you will provide clear reports and practical recommendations on what to reorder, when to order and how much stock to hold.

Key Responsibilities

• Slow-moving and obsolete stock reporting: Prepare regular reports identifying ageing, slow-moving and non-moving stock, including quantities, values, last sale dates and recommended actions.
• Reordering analysis: Review stock on hand, customer demand, outstanding sales orders, open purchase orders and supplier lead times to recommend reorder quantities and timing.
• Stock level management: Maintain and review minimum and maximum stock levels, reorder points and safety stock allowances.
• Demand analysis: Analyse historical usage, sales trends, customer forecasts and seasonal demand to identify changes in stock requirements.
• Stock shortage prevention: Flag potential shortages early and coordinate with Purchasing, Sales and Production to resolve supply risks.
• Excess stock reduction: Identify overstocked products, investigate the causes and recommend actions such as reducing purchases, transferring stock or working with Sales to clear stock.
• Customer-specific stock: Monitor stock held for individual customers against forecasts and agreed stockholding requirements, highlighting changes in usage and potential obsolete stock.
• Purchasing recommendations: Account for minimum order quantities, pack sizes, freight considerations and lead times when recommending replenishment.
• Inventory accuracy: Investigate discrepancies, unusual stock movements and negative balances, supporting stocktakes and cycle counts.
• Management reporting: Provide concise reports on stock value, stock turnover, stock coverage, shortages, excess inventory and actions required.

Skills and experience

• Experience in inventory analysis, stock control or purchasing within wholesale distribution or manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using inventory or ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret sales and stock data and turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Understanding of supplier lead times, reorder points, safety stock and demand forecasting.
• High attention to detail, strong follow-through and clear communication across departments.

Measures of success

• Accurate, timely inventory reports with clear actions.
• Reduced slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock.
• Improved stock availability and fewer avoidable shortages.
• Reorder settings that reflect actual demand and supply lead times.
• Timely escalation and follow-up of inventory risks.

Work Schedule

6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Manila Time

Work Set-up

Office-based

Office Location

Eastwood, Quezon City

Note

As part of our recruitment process, we conduct a background check on all hired candidates.