Distribution Inventory Control Analyst

Avanos Medical; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day 1

Free onsite gym

Onsite cafeteria

HQ region award 'best place to live'

Uncapped commissions

Job summary

Avanos Medical is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to act as the primary liaison between Avanos and its 3PL partners, based at the Plainfield, IN distribution center. This role focuses on inventory accuracy, KPI performance, and continuous improvement across the distribution network.

You will lead data-driven investigations, ensure transaction integrity, and support audit/compliance activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory control processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with quantitative and analytical ability
• 4–8 years of related business experience
• Identify opportunities for supply chain improvements and communicate plans
• Understand 3PL Warehouse Management System capabilities and inventory controls

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory KPI analysis and reporting to drive performance
• Monitor inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies across the network
• Maintain audit/compliance documentation for inventory control activities
• Coordinate with 3PL and SAP data for cycle counts and inventory reconciliations

Skills

On-site collaboration

Inventory KPI analysis

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP S/4

WMS

BI dashboards

Job description

Here at Avanos, we passionately believe in three things:

• Making a difference in our products, services and offers, never ceasing to fight for groundbreaking solutions in everything we do;
• Making a difference in how we work and collaborate, constantly nurturing our nimble culture of innovation;
• Having an impact on the healthcare challenges we all face, and the lives of people and communities around the world.

At Avanos you will find an environment that strives to be independent and different, one that supports and inspires you to excel and to help change what medical devices can deliver, now and in the future.

Avanos is a medical device company focused on delivering clinically superior breakthrough solutions that will help patients get back to the things that matter. We are committed to creating the next generation of innovative healthcare solutions which will address our most important healthcare needs, such as reducing the use of opioids while helping patients move from surgery to recovery. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we develop, manufacture and market recognized brands in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.avanos.com.

The Role

The Inventory Control Analyst serves as the primary liaison between Avanos and its Third-Party Logistics (3PL) partner(s), providing oversight and governance of inventory control processes that support the safe, compliant, and efficient distribution of finished goods. This role is responsible for monitoring inventory accuracy, analyzing inventory performance, investigating and resolving discrepancies, and driving corrective actions to ensure KPI attainment and operational excellence.

The Inventory Control Analyst holds the 3PL accountable for inventory accuracy, transaction integrity, cycle count execution, inventory reconciliations, random sampling audits, and the timely resolution of inventory-related issues. The role leverages data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to identify process gaps, drive continuous improvement, support audit and compliance requirements, and ensure inventory integrity and distribution performance across the network.

The Inventory Control Analyst is expected to independently lead projects, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and influence stakeholders to enhance inventory control processes and operational performance. Responsibilities include inventory KPI analysis and reporting, inventory discrepancy root cause investigation and reconciliation, maintenance of audit and compliance documentation, oversight of inventory control activities performed by the 3PL, and support of damaged, expired, quarantined, and other non-saleable inventory disposition processes.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

General Expectations and Accountabilities:

• Clear understanding of Avanos' Distribution-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and alignment of Avanos SOPs with 3PL Work Instructions
• Utilize SOPs and KPI requirements in holding DC performance to expected standards
• Analyze inventory accuracy KPIs and create action plans for DCs below target levels
• Facilitate standardized problem-solving methodologies
• Facilitate, track, and investigate inventory adjustments at the DCs
• Facilitate product recouping process, and disposition of scrapped/expired product
• Facilitate customer holds and releases
• Create and execute inventory accuracy and discrepancy checks
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and data management skills
• Provide on site support for all Random Sampling Audits
• Resolve EDI shipped discrepancies (EDI messaging from DC system to Avanos SAP system)
• Provide on site support for Instruction For Use (IFU) execution across Avanos functions

Your Qualifications

Required

• Ability to collaborate on-site at the Distribution Center in Plainfield, IN (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
• Knowledge and ability associated with a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, with course work and experience indicating excellent quantitative and analytical ability, and 4-8 years of related business experience.
• Ability to identify opportunities for supply chain improvements, effectively organize, plan, influence, control, and communicate plans across supply chains.
• Ability to maintain and interpret records of selected inventory KPIs and other reporting for internal and external audit
• Understand 3PL Warehouse Management System capabilities
• Experience in annual inventory management controls review for 3PL DCs

Preferred

• Possess a working knowledge of distribution center operations, transportation, product planning, product sterilization, product deployment, finished good inventory control, and systems application (SAP and Business Intelligence (BI)).
• Reporting capability and ability to interpret/analyze data within SAP S/4, WMS, EDI middleware, and BI dashboards.
• Working knowledge of EDI transactions and EDI Error problem solving experience
• Experience maintaining records for internal and external audit

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000.

Avanos Medical is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Join us at Avanos

Join us and you can make a difference in our products, solutions and our culture. Most of all, you can make a difference in the lives, people, and communities around the world.

Make your career count

Our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of others begins with our employees - through a comprehensive and competitive range of benefits. We provide more than just a salary - our Total Rewards package encompasses everything you receive as an employee; your pay, health care benefits, retirement plans and work/life benefits.

Avanos offers a generous 401(k) employer match of 100% of each pretax dollar you contribute on the first 4% and 50% of the next 2% of pay contributed with immediate vesting.

• benefits on day 1
• free onsite gym
• onsite cafeteria
• HQ region voted 'best place to live' by USA Today
• uncapped sales commissions