Inventory Analyst

Celestica; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in Richardson, TX is seeking an Inventory Analyst to coordinate, monitor and optimize inventory for the business unit. You will work under general supervision, preparing weekly reports and supporting material plans.

The role requires 2–4 years in inventory or supply chain, a bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, and strong data analysis, planning and negotiation skills to balance supply with financial goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of inventory/SCM experience.
• Experience with inventory management, planning and MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, controls and reports inventory for the business unit.
• Implements strategies to achieve material plan.
• Provides guidance to planners on planning practices and data integrity.
• Initiates, develops and leads projects to control inventory and achieve inventory plan.
• Analyzes material plans and makes recommendations on inventory levels.
• Produces weekly reports to forecast and track inventory.
• Balances inventory results with financial records.
• Tracks inventory issues and assists team members in resolving issues.
• Coordinates the distribution of surplus parts to other sites.
• Negotiates with brokers to sell surplus parts and initiates disposal according to Celestica procedures.

Skills

Inventory management

Material planning

Data analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

07 - Inventory Analyst

Req ID: 134831

Hiring Manager: Trung Tran Band: 07 Region: Americas

Country: USA

State/Province: Texas

City: Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Career Stream: Planning & Inventory (SCM_PNIV)

Role: Analyst

Job Title: Inventory Analyst

Job Code: ANA-SCM-INV

Band: Level 07

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Incumbents are fully qualified to execute job/role accountabilities working independently on most aspects of the job. Work is performed within established professional standards and practices. Tasks are moderately complex in nature where judgment is required to complete recurring assignments independently and to determine the best methods to follow to complete assignments. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results may have a negative impact on the divisions/departments operations, schedules, and/or performance goals. Works under general Supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to manager or expert resource. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Builds internal and external relationships, with emphasis on those that facilitate the achievement of job/role accountabilities, such as relationships with key suppliers, customers and internal service.

Detailed Description

• Coordinates, controls and reports inventory for the business unit.
• Implements strategies to achieve material plan.
• Provides guidance to planners on planning practices and data integrity. Initiates, develops and leads projects to control inventory and achieve inventory plan.
• Analyzes material plans and make recommendations level of inventory.
• Produces weekly reports to forecast and track inventory.
• Balances inventory results with financial records.
• Tracks inventory issues and assists team members in understanding and resolving issues.
• Controls and monitors surplus inventory, assists in implementing action plans. Supports physical inventory count process.
• Coordinates the distribution of surplus parts to other sites.
• Responsible for negotiating with brokers to sell surplus parts. Initiates the scrapping of surplus parts ensuring in accordance with Celestica procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Good knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, the product build process, the types of materials being purchased by the department and the engineering change process.
• Good knowledge of inventory management, production planning, scheduling, material requirements planning and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in relevant business applications.
• Good analytical and statistical skills.
• Good negotiation and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• Two to four years relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Business or Engineering), or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Celestica is an E-Verify employer.