Inventory Analyst - Kanban, D365 & Analytics

SUTPHEN CORPORATION; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutphen Corporation in Urbana, Ohio seeks a skilled Inventory/Materials professional to manage cycle counts, audits, and ERP-driven transactions. You will monitor stock levels, analyze usage trends, and lead investigations into discrepancies to improve accuracy and flow.

This role supports Lean initiatives and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting. Required: associate degree and 3+ years in materials management or similar.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through routine cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Monitor inventory levels and material usage to identify trends, shortages, excess stock, and obsolete inventory.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure all inventory transactions are processed accurately and timely within Microsoft D365.
• Support annual physical inventory and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain warehouse organization standards, including location management, labeling, and material identification.
• Drive 6S and warehouse housekeeping initiatives to improve efficiency and safety.
• Identify opportunities to optimize material storage, product flow, and warehouse utilization.
• Coordinate Kanban changes with Purchasing, Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and BOM teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Inventory control

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain/Operations/related field

Tools

Microsoft D365

Microsoft Excel

Kanban

Job description

Sutphen Corporation in Urbana, Ohio seeks a skilled Inventory/Materials professional to manage cycle counts, audits, and ERP-driven transactions. You will monitor stock levels, analyze usage trends, and lead investigations into discrepancies to improve accuracy and flow.

This role supports Lean initiatives and cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting. Required: associate degree and 3+ years in materials management or similar.