Inventory Analyst

BroadBean; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Disability - short & long term

401(k) plans

Pension plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

DAP is seeking an Inventory Analyst to plan production schedules and optimize packaging supplies to meet manufacturing demands. The role focuses on balancing inventory, space, and cost while ensuring on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include managing SAP-based MRP workflows, creating purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors and internal teams to maintain schedule adherence. Strong Excel and leadership capabilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or 5 years of equivalent work experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the relevant field.
• PC/Microsoft applications knowledge; knowledge of manufacturing processes; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determine production requirements through use of the MRP system (SAP) to view demand, forecasts, safety stock and usage.
• Create production schedules and ensure execution from receiving to shipping.
• Coordinate new item numbers and new packaging with corporate contacts and customers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain weekly schedule adherence and balance high volume runs with small batches.
• Create purchase orders and input inventory adjustments into SAP; manage inventory levels to meet production requirements.
• Order raw materials for products you are responsible for.
• Participate in facility improvement teams and daily production meetings.
• Contribute to S&OP meetings and attend vendor/customer meetings as needed.
• Communicate monthly production demands to supervisors, Plant Manager, Operations Manager and OEE manager.

Skills

PC/Microsoft apps

Excel skills

SAP experience

Manufacturing processes

Supply chain

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

SAP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for scheduling and planning of production of manufactured items, while maintaining an optimal level of packaging supplies to meet schedule requirements. Assist in maintaining a balance of inventory to effectively utilize the material, space, and dollars spent while meeting service needs.

Responsibilities

• Determine production requirements through utilization of the MRP system (SAP) to view customer demand, forecasts, safety stock and usage.
• Create production schedules; Ensure execution of plan through the entire process: from receiving to production to shipping.
• Coordinate new item numbers and new packaging with corporate contacts and customers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain weekly schedule adherence rates. Balance high volume runs with customer small batches. Balance line run time efficiency with customer orders.
• Create purchase orders and input inventory adjustments into the MRP system (SAP). Manage inventory levels to meet production requirements. Enter purchase orders for packaging and raw materials and place orders with vendors. Research and resolve discrepancies with raw materials, WIP, packaging, and finished goods. Contact vendors regarding quality issues with packaging and raw materials. Cycle counting, managing OWH levels.
• Order raw materials for products they are individually responsible for
• Participate and contribute to facility improvement teams and daily production meetings.
• Provide information and partake in S&OP meetings as needed. Attend vendor and customer meetings as required.
• Communicate monthly production demands to supervisors, Plant Manager, Operations Manager and OEE manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or 5 years of equivalent work experience.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in the relevant field.
• PC/Microsoft application knowledge, knowledge of manufacturing processes, SAP experience is a plus.
• Supply chain, manufacturing and leadership skills are a plus
• Advanced Excel skills would be needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Provided Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) plans
• Employer-funded pension plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.

At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/<

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