Inventory Analyst: Drive Stock Accuracy & Efficiency

CDW group; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

CDW is seeking an Inventory Analyst to leverage reporting tools, warehouse systems, and data to identify trends, variances, and root causes. The role involves occasional warehouse activity to verify locations, perform inspections, and support inventory control initiatives.

You will analyze data, generate reports, monitor metrics, and work with Shipping, Receiving, and Configuration to resolve discrepancies and enhance processes. Experience with AS400, Access and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills with attention to data accuracy.
• Experience with inventory records, operational data, reporting, cycle counting, auditing, reconciliation, or related systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory data, reports, system transactions, movements and adjustments to identify discrepancies and trends while keeping accurate records.
• Generate and distribute inventory reports, track control metrics, and recommend improvements to inventory accuracy and efficiency.
• Use AS400, Access, and Excel to monitor performance and investigate issues.
• Partner with Shipping, Receiving, Configuration and other teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Support audits, cycle counts, bin research and reconciliation activities, documenting findings and updating stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400

Microsoft Access

Excel

Warehouse management systems

Job description

CDW is seeking an Inventory Analyst to leverage reporting tools, warehouse systems, and data to identify trends, variances, and root causes. The role involves occasional warehouse activity to verify locations, perform inspections, and support inventory control initiatives.

You will analyze data, generate reports, monitor metrics, and work with Shipping, Receiving, and Configuration to resolve discrepancies and enhance processes. Experience with AS400, Access and Excel is required.