Inventory Analyst

Kimber Mfg., Inc.; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimber Mfg., Inc. is seeking an Inventory Analyst to improve and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and root-cause analysis. The role covers multiple warehouses and requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include planning daily cycle counts, monitoring data integrity, and supporting year-end counts. The candidate should be able to work in a manufacturing environment and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing inventory control experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong Excel knowledge.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exercise good logic and common sense.

Responsibilities

• Control and maintain Inventory accuracy in Finish Goods, Component, and Offsite Warehouses.
• Plan, conduct, record, and track daily cycle count activity.
• Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies.
• Assist to establish and control minimum and maximum Inventory levels.
• Coordinate with QC nonconforming processes for accountability of parts.
• Provide backup to warehouse/shipping personnel.
• Provide leadership to cycle counters.
• Work on special projects as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Diploma or higher

Familiar with manufacturing environment

Tools

Visual software experience

Job description

The Inventory Analyst position is responsible for improving and then maintaining the accuracy of the inventory records through continuous cycle counts, root cause analysis of discrepancies and implementing process improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control and maintain Inventory accuracy in the following areas:
• Finish Goods Warehouse
• Component Warehouse
• Component Offsite Warehouse
• Pistol Assembly / Rifle Assembly
• Ensure inventory data integrity for all areas and maintain the material inventory score card
• Perform continuous analysis of Inventory activity to ensure meeting Management guidelines
• Plan, conduct, record, and track results of daily cycle count activity
• Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies
• Correct incomplete transactions and resolve root cause
• Assist to establish and control minimum and maximum Inventory levels
• Monitor transfers of materials within Kimber and between branches
• Implement change orders as required on material in inventory
• Coordinate with QC nonconforming processes to ensure accurate accountability of parts to scrapped, routed for rework, returned to production for "use as is" or returned to suppliers.
• Manage separation of usable, excess, and obsolete material in inventory
• Provide backup to warehouse / shipping personnel when required.
• Provide support during Serialized inventory and End of Year counts
• Provide leadership and guidance to cycle counters to accomplish inventory management activities
• Work on special projects as required
• All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated inventory control experience in manufacturing
• High attention to detail
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Exercise good logic and common sense

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

• HS Diploma or higher
• Familiar with manufacturing environment

PREFERRED

• Visual software experience
• Minimum 1 year experience as Inventory Analyst
• External/Internal Audit experience

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, overtime before and after shifts and on weekends. Ability to work as part of a team, including all related departments/plants or independently as required to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee works in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

This position requires compliance with the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). Must be a "U.S. Person" as defined by all pertinent regulations and are required to show proof substantiating this upon being hired.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and/or responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.