Inventory Analyst

Ellsworth Adhesives; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellsworth Adhesives is seeking an Inventory Analyst to drive performance across our supply chain. You will analyze inventory data, KPIs, and reporting to assess health and inform stocking strategies, collaborating across functions such as procurement, operations, and sales.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, EOQ modeling, and risk mitigation, with a focus on cost savings and continuous improvement. A 2+ year background in inventory management and a 4-year degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field; equivalent combinations may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support enterprise inventory strategy, segmentation, and optimization frameworks.
• Collaborate with distribution, commercial, and supply chain teams to implement efficient stocking solutions.
• Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, reporting, and analytics to guide business decisions.
• Analyze inventory recommendations (safety stock, reorder points, service levels) and make recommendations based on supplier costs, terms, and demand patterns.
• Support mitigation analysis for supply chain constraints and communicate to mitigate stockouts, overstock, and scrap.
• Influence planning, procurement, and operations through data-driven insights.
• Apply inventory models (EOQ, safety stock, segmentation strategies) and maintain planning parameters.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency improvements; develop dashboards and reporting tools.
• Support (SIOP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBS) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

APICS CPIM Part 1 - preferred

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Summary

Responsible for driving inventory performance, optimization, and alignment across supply chain operations. This role analyzes inventory data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and reporting to assess overall inventory health and collaborates cross-functionally to develop and implement effective stocking strategies. The analyst provides data-driven insights to influence business decisions and contributes to Sales, Inventory, Operating Planning (SIOP) and integrated business processes (IBS).

Job Description

Responsible for driving inventory performance, optimization, and alignment across supply chain operations. This role analyzes inventory data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and reporting to assess overall inventory health and collaborates cross-functionally to develop and implement effective stocking strategies. The analyst provides data-driven insights to influence business decisions and contributes to Sales, Inventory, Operating Planning (SIOP) and integrated business processes (IBS).

Responsibilities

• Execute and support enterprise inventory strategy, segmentation, and optimization frameworks
• Collaborate with distribution, commercial, and supply chain teams to implement efficient stocking solutions
• Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, reporting, and analytics to guide business decisions
• Analyze inventory recommendations (safety stock, reorder points, service levels) and make recommendations based on supplier costs, terms, and demand patterns. For ePlus - Presents inventory recommendations to customer audience to drive adoption, working with suppliers to expedite material customers as necessary
• Support mitigation analysis for supply chain constraints. For ePlus - Communicates customers to mitigate stockouts, overstock, and scrap with product stocked at their location
• Influence planning, procurement, and operations through data-driven insights
• Apply inventory models (Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), safety stock, segmentation strategies) and maintain planning parameters
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency improvementsDevelop dashboards and reporting tools supporting inventory strategy execution
• Support (SIOP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBS) and continuous improvement initiatives

Experience

2+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain.

Education

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Supply Chain or related field. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certifications, Business Licenses, Registrations, Other

Microsoft Excel certification (or equivalent proficiency) APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) – Part 1 - preferred

Other Qualifications, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, including making recommendations which may be outside standard operating procedures
• Possess an understanding of the entire supply chain within the commodity and understands/communicates the impact of supply disruptions upstream
• Effectively communicates the impact of supply disruptions
• Continuous Improvement experience desired
• Strong analytical skills
• SQL and PowerBI experience
• Attention to detail and accuracy required
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards
• Experience leading projects or initiatives
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments

Travel

N/A