Inventory Analyst & Process Improvement Lead

Forney Industries, Inc.; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

401(k) and profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company paid life, AD&D, and short‑/ d

Supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Forney Industries, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Analyst to improve inventory accuracy through cycle counting and transaction analysis.

You will work with the Warehouse Management System to perform inventory analysis, identify root causes, and drive process improvements with the team. You will train Operations Associates, coordinate cycle counts, verify quantities in Körber/Edge, and support lean material management practices to boost performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with data analysis and inventory systems.
• Experience in cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to learn quickly and train others on processes.

Responsibilities

• Train Operations Associates in inventory accuracy and processes.
• Coordinate cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Verify inventory quantities in Körber/Edge and investigate variances.
• Compare POs to received materials for accuracy.
• Implement lean practices (pull, KanBan, visual management).
• Identify process issues and lead kaizen initiatives with leadership.
• Communicate inventory issues to the Inventory Manager.
• Understand receiving and inventory transactions (e.g., Bin to Bin).
• Assist with new product rollouts and inventory system updates.
• Support picking strategies and ABC analysis.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Team training

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College associates or undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Körber/Edge

AX/WAX system

Job description

Forney Industries, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Analyst to improve inventory accuracy through cycle counting and transaction analysis.

You will work with the Warehouse Management System to perform inventory analysis, identify root causes, and drive process improvements with the team. You will train Operations Associates, coordinate cycle counts, verify quantities in Körber/Edge, and support lean material management practices to boost performance and efficiency.