Inventory Analyst

PDS Tech Commercial; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Commuter benefits

EAP program

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an aerospace manufacturer in Tucson to hire an Inventory Analyst. The role focuses on ensuring materials are available when needed, optimizing inventory, and supporting production performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You'll coordinate inventory activities, develop strategies, generate forecasts, and contribute to continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity and drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in inventory management, production planning, materials planning, or related manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles, production planning, scheduling, MRP, and manufacturing control systems.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and business applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong negotiation and issue-resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor, and report inventory activities for the business unit.
• Develop and implement inventory strategies aligned with material planning objectives.
• Analyze inventory levels and material plans, providing recommendations to optimize stock while supporting production needs.
• Generate weekly inventory forecasts and performance reports.
• Reconcile inventory results with financial records to ensure data accuracy.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory issues while supporting continuous process improvement.
• Provide guidance to production planners on planning best practices and data integrity.
• Lead inventory control initiatives and projects to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor surplus inventory, coordinate redistribution of surplus parts across sites.
• Negotiate with brokers to sell surplus inventory and manage scrapping per company procedures.
• Support physical inventory counts and ensure compliance with control processes.
• Build productive relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain

Tools

MRP systems

Inventory management software

Excel

Job description

Keep Aerospace Moving, Drive Inventory Excellence in Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Tucson, AZ | Schedule: 1st shift 8am to 5pm | Pay range: $31.25 - $ 33.65/hour

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with an industry-leading aerospace manufacturer to find a detail-oriented Inventory Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring materials are available when needed, inventory is optimized, and operations run efficiently. Your expertise will directly support production performance, operational excellence, and the delivery of innovative aerospace solutions.

If you're analytical, organized, and passionate about solving complex inventory challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As an Inventory Analyst, you'll work independently while collaborating across teams to improve inventory performance and support manufacturing operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate, monitor, and report inventory activities for the business unit.

• Develop and implement inventory strategies that align with material planning objectives.

• Analyze inventory levels and material plans, providing recommendations to optimize stock while supporting production needs.

• Generate weekly inventory forecasts and performance reports.

• Reconcile inventory results with financial records to ensure data accuracy.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory issues while supporting continuous process improvement.

• Provide guidance to production planners on planning best practices and maintaining data integrity.

• Lead inventory control initiatives and projects that improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Monitor surplus inventory, support action plans for excess materials, and coordinate redistribution of surplus parts across sites.

• Negotiate with brokers to sell surplus inventory and manage the scrapping process in accordance with company procedures.

• Support physical inventory counts and ensure compliance with inventory control processes.

• Build productive relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and key stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2-4 years of experience in inventory management, production planning, materials planning, or a related manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of inventory management principles, production planning, scheduling, material requirements planning (MRP), and manufacturing control systems.

• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with business applications and inventory management systems.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong negotiation and issue-resolution abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with engineering change processes and product build lifecycles.

• Experience leading inventory improvement projects or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

Pay Details: $31.25 to $33.65 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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