Inventory Analyst

Actalent; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Ponca City, OK is seeking an Inventory Analyst to support inventory control, materials management, and production operations in a manufacturing environment. You will help maintain inventory accuracy and ensure materials meet customer and production demands.

The role requires ERP/MRP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Materials Management and Warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ year of related experience or an Associate degree with 6+ years.
• Experience in inventory control, supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production schedules.
• Maintain and update inventory records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, engineering, and supplier teams regarding material shortages and inventory concerns.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend process improvements.
• Support receiving discrepancy investigations and non-conforming material processes.
• Assist with quarterly physical inventories and inventory reconciliations.
• Manage inventory transactions and ensure accurate item master data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control and materials management.

Skills

Inventory control experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Multitasking in fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree with 1+ year experience / Associate degree with 6+ years

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

SAP

RF scanners

Barcode systems

Job description

Job Title: Inventory Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Analyst to support inventory control, materials management, and production operations within a manufacturing environment. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting production schedules, investigating inventory discrepancies, and ensuring materials are available to meet customer and operational demands. The Inventory Analyst will partner closely with Production, Engineering, Materials Management, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to optimize material flow, improve inventory processes, and support overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience with inventory management systems, cycle counting, ERP systems, and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cycle counts and inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory levels and material availability to support production schedules.
• Maintain and update inventory records within ERP/MRP systems.
• Coordinate with production, warehouse, engineering, and supplier teams regarding material shortages and inventory concerns.
• Analyze inventory trends and recommend process improvements.
• Support receiving discrepancy investigations and non-conforming material processes.
• Assist with quarterly physical inventories and inventory reconciliations.
• Manage inventory transactions and ensure accurate item master data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory control and materials management.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 1+ year of related experience, Associate degree with 6+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in inventory control, supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing operations.
• ERP/MRP system experience.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• SAP experience.
• Forklift certification or material handling experience.
• Shipping and receiving experience.
• Experience using RF scanners and barcode systems.
• APICS/CPIM certification.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing and production environments.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, onsite role within a manufacturing environment. The position involves a fast-paced production setting supporting multiple departments, with frequent interaction with suppliers, production personnel, warehouse teams, and engineering groups. The work involves a combination of office-based analytical tasks and hands-on inventory audits within the production facility. Occasional overtime and quarterly Saturday inventory support may be required. The company fosters a safety-focused culture with a strong emphasis on inventory accuracy and operational excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ponca City, OK.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $60000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ponca City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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