Inventory Analyst

Ziehl-Abegg-2; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ziehl-Abegg is seeking an Inventory Analyst in Winston-Salem, NC to act as an internal consultant across departments. You will identify optimal inventory levels, analyze costs, and prepare timely financial inventory reporting for ZAUS.

The role involves publishing location-based inventory reports, conducting variance analyses, and projecting future inventory values. You will participate in month-end closing and maintaining ERP master data while supporting cost reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics
• Experience performing financial analysis in the manufacturing sector
• Ability to extract and load large datasets for analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems (proALPHA or SAP preferred)
• Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Fluent in English required
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Publish inventory reports by location & product type
• Conduct purchase price variance analysis (PCE reporting)
• Provide projections for future inventory values (cash flow/output)
• Recalculation of production costs based upon inventory cost movement & projections
• MRP analysis/Future COM calculation
• Perform Annual/month-end closing (account reconciliations, roll-forward, inventory valuation)
• Maintain Master File data within inventory in ProAlpha (value flow groups, part pricing updates)
• Oversee cycle counts & full physical inventory counts
• Assist with margin analysis (BOM costing)

Skills

English fluency

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics

Tools

proALPHA ERP

SAP

Job description

With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers.

The Inventory Analyst plays an important role for the organization as an internal consultant for all departments. The Inventory Analyst is responsible for identifying appropriate inventory levels and cost reduction opportunities. The Inventory Analyst also has the duty of timely and accurate financial reporting. This individual will be expected to provide detailed financial analysis for all aspects of inventory reporting (operationally & financially) at ZAUS.

Inventory Analyst

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Publish inventory reports by location & product type
• Conduct purchase price variance analysis (PCE reporting)
• Provide projections for future inventory values (cash flow/output/etc)
  • Slow Movers
  • Raw Material Price movements
  • Communication of raw material markets & insight to preserve/improve local costing.
  • Recalculation of production costs based upon inventory cost movement & projections
• MRP analysis/Future COM calculation
• Perform Annual/month-end closing
  • Account reconciliations
  • Roll-forward
  • Inventory Valuation
  • Inventory Devaluation
  • Inventory estimates
  • Audit support
• Maintain Master File data within inventory within ProAlpha
  • Value flow groups
  • Part pricing updates (xfer pricing & supplier quotes)
  • Etc
• Oversee cycle counts & full physical inventory counts
• PO approval(s) when required
• Supplier OTD analysis in collaboration with DISPO
• “Localization ROI”– Are local suppliers achieving ROI targets
• Active involvement in Localization steering committee
• Storage Area Management
• Find innovative ways to analyze inventory & the impact inventory has on the organization
• Ad-Hoc
  • Assist with production analysis & output

• Assist with margin analysis (BOM costing)

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics
• Experience performing financial analysis in the manufacturing sector
• Ability to extract and load large datasets for analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems (proALPHA or SAP preferred)
• Ability to appropriately prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Fluent in English required
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

We offer:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven (11) days per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• EEO compliant employer