INVENTORY ANALYST

Prab-1; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Family-first culture

Job summary

PRAB, Inc. in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking an Inventory Analyst to monitor and optimize stock levels, develop tracking systems, and analyze daily data to prevent shortages.

You will report to the Purchasing and Material Control Manager and collaborate cross-functionally to improve inventory procedures and reporting. This role emphasizes accuracy, initiative, and proactive problem-solving with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Promote excellence throughout the department.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management software, and forecasting techniques.
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Examine the levels of supplies and raw material to determine shortages.
• Developing or improving upon inventory management procedures.
• Problem solving discrepancies between physical counts and computer records.
• Performing complete inventory checks of all stock and supplies once a year.
• Lead cycle counting inventory throughout the year.
• Performing extensive research on a wide range of inventory-related reports, from previous inventory reports to purchasing trends.
• Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
• Evaluate new inventory opportunities.
• Updating ERP records with updated and relevant data
• Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or relevant field

Tools

Inventory management software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Stability and Growth: As part of the KMC Global family, PRAB is a stable and growing company with a strong future in engineering and manufacturing industrial equipment, including metal scrap conveyors, Metal Chip processing, Fluid recycling, and industrial Process Water and Wastewater treatment.
• Hands-On Innovation: Collaborate with skilled teams to solve real-world challenges for manufacturers worldwide.
• Meaningful Work: Help industrial customers reduce waste, recycle valuable resources, and run more efficiently.
• Career Development: Gain access to leadership mentoring and advancement opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We support our employees with flexible schedules, paid time off, and a family-first culture.

The Inventory Analyst position is responsible for monitoring and reporting on our company’s inventory levels. You will be responsible for developing inventory tracking systems, reviewing levels of supplies, reviewing order plans, and performing a daily analysis. This position reports to the Purchasing and Material Control Manager.

Qualifications

• Promote excellence throughout the department
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or relevant field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Solid knowledge of data analysis, inventory management software, and forecasting techniques.
• An analytical mind with strong attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an inventory tracking system to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Examine the levels of supplies and raw material to determine shortages.
• Developing or improving upon inventory management procedures.
• Problem solving discrepancies between physical counts and computer records.
• Performing complete inventory checks of all stock and supplies once a year
• Lead cycle counting inventory throughout the year.
• Performing extensive research on a wide range of inventory-related reports, from previous inventory reports to purchasing trends.
• Prepare detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels, and adjustments.
• Evaluate new inventory opportunities.
• Updating ERP records with updated and relevant data
• Perform daily analysis to predict potential inventory problems.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Industry: Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Work That Matters: Global impact. Local pride.

PRAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.