Inventory Analyst

Protingent; Jersey Village (TX); On-site; USD 103,320 - 111,585; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance plan options

Education/certification reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Paid Time Off

Administered 401k

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking an Inventory Analyst for a contract role in Houston, TX. You will support day-to-day supply, inventory, and purchasing activities across the client's global supply chain and maintain data integrity through consistent reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in supply chain and inventory analysis, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred). This role involves coordinating with Planning, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure on-time

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, and inventory analysis.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic data analysis).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• Inventory Analysis & Reporting: Run recurring reports to track inventory levels, excess & obsolete (E&O), and shortages across global hubs.
• Monitor inventory against targets (DOH, turns, safety stock) and flag variances to senior team members.
• Evaluate supply plans to manage inventory balancing across sites prior to E&O reporting.
• Maintain and update dashboards and data files (Excel / BI tools) with accurate, timely information.
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory imbalances (excess, shortages, slow-moving stock).
• Support monthly inventory reviews by preparing data and highlighting key changes.
• Operational Support for S&OP: Provide data inputs for S&OP and supply reviews (inventory position, risks, gaps).
• Track and report key metrics such as inventory turns, service levels, and aging.
• Follow up on action items from planning and inventory review meetings.
• Purchase Order Execution: Create and release purchase orders based on planning signals and guidance
• Track supplier commits
• Expediting or de-expediting orders as needed
• Resolving delivery and quantity discrepancies
• Maintain accurate PO data in ERP systems (dates, quantities, pricing)
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve PO issues
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Planning, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth material flow
• Coordinate inbound shipments and update delivery status as needed
• Support Finance with basic PPV tracking and invoice discrepancies
• Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement: Follow standard operating procedures for inventory and purchasing activities
• Identify data issues or process gaps and escalating to management
• Support implementation of simple process improvements and data clean-up efforts

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Analyst

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Inventory Analyst with our client located in Houston, TX.

Job Description:

We are seeking an Inventory Analyst to support day-to-day supply, inventory, and purchasing activities across our client's global supply chain. In this role, you will maintain material availability by monitoring supply strategies, executing site-to-site inventory balancing, and performing detailed inventory analysis. You will also ensure high data integrity through consistent reporting and manage the full purchase order lifecycle to secure on-time deliveries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in managing contract manufacturers (CMs), and comfortable working with data. You should excel at executing standard operating procedures while continuously identifying opportunities for proactive process improvements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Inventory Analysis & Reporting: Run recurring reports to track inventory levels, excess & obsolete (E&O), and shortages across global hubs
• Monitor inventory against targets (DOH, turns, safety stock) and flag variances to senior team members
• Evaluate supply plans to manage inventory balancing across sites prior to E&O reporting
• Maintain and update dashboards and data files (Excel / BI tools) with accurate, timely information
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory imbalances (excess, shortages, slow-moving stock)
• Support monthly inventory reviews by preparing data and highlighting key changes
• Operational Support for S&OP: Provide data inputs for S&OP and supply reviews (inventory position, risks, gaps)
• Track and report key metrics such as inventory turns, service levels, and aging
• Follow up on action items from planning and inventory review meetings
• Purchase Order Execution: Create and release purchase orders based on planning signals and guidance
  • Track supplier commits
  • Expediting or de-expediting orders as needed
  • Resolving delivery and quantity discrepancies
  • Maintain accurate PO data in ERP systems (dates, quantities, pricing)
  • Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve PO issues
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with Planning, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth material flow
• Coordinate inbound shipments and update delivery status as needed
• Support Finance with basic PPV tracking and invoice discrepancies
• Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement: Follow standard operating procedures for inventory and purchasing activities
• Identify data issues or process gaps and escalating to management
• Support implementation of simple process improvements and data clean-up efforts

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, purchasing and inventory analysis (internships acceptable)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic data analysis)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, etc.) preferred
• Basic understanding of supply chain and inventory concepts (lead time, safety stock, turns)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute repeatable processes accurately
• Good communication skills for working with internal teams and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on commitments

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $75 -$81 an hour.
• Location: Houston, TX.

Benefits Package:

• competitive salaries
• insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan)
• education/certification reimbursement
• pre-tax commuter benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• an administered 401k plan

About Protingent:

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.