Inventory Analyst: Data-Driven Stock Optimizer

CSS; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CSS is seeking an Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory and service levels through rigorous data analysis and process execution. You will prepare and interpret data for projects, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights across daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

The role involves warehouse/yard work, cycle counts, and near-term problem solving to resolve discrepancies. Strong Excel and SQL skills, plus a quantitative degree, are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, operations research, computer science, engineering, supply chain, logistics or a similar quantitative discipline.
• 1 year related experience, preferably in distribution industry.
• Ability to follow established processes and schedule to deliver timely and consistent report execution.
• Ability to work independently, check results, troubleshoot problems and exercise judgment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of distribution industry, supply chain, purchasing, and inventory concepts, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Executes accurate, scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Reconciles report data to ensure data integrity.
• Audits processing errors or bad data points before releasing reports.
• Performs daily cycle counts in a warehouse and yard environment.
• Researches inventory discrepancies for action and resolution.
• Processes billing/shipping documents to correct inventory variances.
• Manage inventory shelf life ensuring FIFO is being followed.
• Executes on demand processes and reports, adjusts input parameters, data, and formatting prior to execution, and validates report data prior to publishing results.
• Assists in ad-hoc report development and execution, including modifying existing or developing new SQL, running reports, and formatting data using advanced Excel capabilities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Excel (Advanced)

Macros

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

CSS is seeking an Inventory Analyst to optimize inventory and service levels through rigorous data analysis and process execution. You will prepare and interpret data for projects, ensuring accuracy and actionable insights across daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

The role involves warehouse/yard work, cycle counts, and near-term problem solving to resolve discrepancies. Strong Excel and SQL skills, plus a quantitative degree, are essential for success.