Inventory Analyst I

Welbilt; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) savings plan

Wellness Program

Tuition Assistance

PTO

Job summary

Welbilt Lincoln facility in Shreveport, LA is seeking an Inventory Analyst I to ensure on-time shipping and KPI achievement for the Materials Team.

Reporting to the QAD Business Analyst, you will collaborate with Material Handlers, Purchasing, Finance, Quality and Engineering to optimize inventory accuracy, perform cycle counts, schedule production, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree completed or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Able to utilize ERP and ensure data accuracy.
• Knowledge of location systems and inventory pull systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong reporting skills with QAD, Excel and Power BI.
• Familiarity with production scheduling and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Material Handlers, Purchasing, Finance, Quality and Engineering.
• Perform cycle counts and manage transfers.
• Implement ECO/PCO changes to inventory.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through regular audits.
• Prepare and adjust production schedule to meet customer demand.
• Support root cause investigations of inventory inaccuracies.
• Maintain and update item data.
• Collaborate to resolve material shortages and schedule conflicts.
• Report KPIs for Material Handlers and data integrity.

Skills

ERP systems

Data accuracy

Communication skills

KPIs

QAD

Excel

Power BI

Production scheduling

Inventory controls

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

QAD

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Shreveport Campus Dr - Shreveport, LA 71129Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Logistics & Supply ChainWe are Lincoln! We design, manufacture, and supply high- performance conveyor ovens for high-volume operations in the global commercial foodservice market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team.

As Inventory Analyst I, you will be responsible for ensuring orders are shipped on time and that KPIs for the Materials Team are met.

Reporting directly to the QAD Business Analyst, this position is based in Shreveport, LA.

This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work and reside in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington, West Virgina, Wisconsin or Wyoming. Due to payroll, tax, and employment law requirements, applicants must be located in one of these states at the time of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities:

People

• Coordinate with Material Handlers, Purchasing, Finance, Quality and Engineering

Safety

• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Observe all prescribed safety rules and regulations
• Daily inspection of any equipment used to move material

Quality

• Perform and manage cycle counts, transfers
• Implement ECO/PCO changes to inventory
• Ensure inventory accuracy through regular audits
• Other tasks as defined to drive inventory accuracy

Delivery

• Prepare and adjust production schedule to meet customer demand
• Support root cause investigations of inventory inaccuracies
• Maintain and update item data
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Quality and Shop floor leads to resolve material shortages, capacity conflicts and missing parts affecting schedules
• Ensure data integrity through regular audits, reconciliation of manual logs to system data, and documentation of data capture procedures
• Build out and report on KPI’s for Material Handlers
• Other duties as described to ensure on time delivery rates and inventory accuracy

QualificationsEducation & Experience:

Associate's Degree

2–4 years of experience in lieu of a degree

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to utilize ERP and ensure data accuracy
• Knowledge of location systems and inventory pull systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Create and maintain KPIs to ensure inventory accuracy and quality
• Strong skills with reporting tools (e.g. QAD, Excel, Power BI)
• Familiarity with Production scheduling and continued improvement plans a plus

Working Conditions:

• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel crouch
• Ability to work mandatory overtime, flexible hours, and/or overtime on short notice
• Safety sensitive Position
• PPE is required

Our Benefits:

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Basic Life Insurance
• Leave Program
• Employee Events and more…

*Lincoln, a Welbilt brand, uses the latest advancement in air impingement technology for rapid heating, cooking, baking, and crisping of a wide range of meals. Lincoln’s versatile and specially designed conveyor ovens all share the same essence of efficiency, backed with an industrial foundation and incomparable integrity. Lincoln Ovens are produced and sold world-wide to foodservice, institutional and various other commercial industries. The Lincoln brand is based at our Shreveport, LA facility and is a division of Ali Group.

For more information about Lincoln, visit www.lincolnfp.com. To explore more Career opportunities at Welbilt, visit www.welbilt.us/Careers .

Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.

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