Inventory Control Analyst

ASTEC; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec in Chattanooga, TN seeks an Inventory Control Analyst to track and count inventory and keep management informed of current levels at the Jerome facility. The role involves cycle counting, discrepancy investigations, BOM coordination and ERP usage.

Responsibilities include maintaining cycle count schedules, analyzing discrepancies, and producing reports and dashboards for internal customers. Forklift operation may be required in this office/plant environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of purchasing, inventory control, material handling or cycle counting experience
• Experience with computer-based inventory control software is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and determine root causes
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Forklift experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the cycle count schedule for accuracy and timeliness
• Conduct cycle count recounts and investigate discrepancies
• Research root causes and propose process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy
• Collaborate with internal teams to correct inventory issues
• Process approved inventory adjustments per authorization requirements
• Perform row audits and investigate discrepancies identified during audits
• Communicate BOM adjustments, changes and errors with Engineering
• Familiar with Epicor ERP and cycle count systems
• Count inventory levels for designated locations
• Participate in physical inventory and assist in final reports
• Write and run reports for management and others
• Work with accounting and outside auditors as needed
• Review open manufacturing jobs to ensure materials issued before closure
• Prepare reports/dashboards to communicate delivery performance
• Operate forklift when necessary
• Maintain obsolete inventory database

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Investigate discrepancies

Verbal and written communication

Forklift operation

Shipping knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Epicor ERP

Inventory management software

Job description

Job Title Inventory Control Analyst Job ID 27787506 Location Chattanooga, TN, 37407 Other Location Description

About The Position

Performs activities involved with accurately tracks and counts inventory and keeps management informed of current inventory levels at Jerome facility by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates.

LOCATION

Jerome Ave, Chattanooga

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the cycle count schedule to ensure counts are completed accurately and on time.
• Conduct cycle count recounts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Validates inventory discrepancies, researches and identifies root causes to formulate recommendations in the form of process enhancements to improve inventory accuracy.
• Works with other company personnel as required to correct inventory issues.
• Process approved inventory adjustments in accordance with company authorization requirements.
• Perform row audits and investigate inventory discrepancies identified during audits.
• Communicates with Engineering on Bill of Material (BOM) adjustments, changes and errors.
• Familiar with all aspects of inventory control, Epicor ERP and Cycle Count systems.
• Counts inventory levels for designated location.
• Completes special projects related to inventory as assigned.
• Maintains obsolete inventory database and works with management to reduce it.
• Participates in physical inventory by counting inventory at determined intervals and assisting in the preparation of final inventory reports when requested.
• Participates on project teams involving business processes implementation, documentation and analysis that intertwines with Inventory Control.
• Writes and runs reports as needed for management and others.
• Works with accounting personnel and outside auditors as needed throughout the year.
• Review open manufacturing jobs and verify all required materials have been issued prior to job closure.
• Prepare reports, charts, and dashboards to communicate internal customer delivery performance to management.
• Operates forklift when necessary.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Associate's degree (A.A. or A.S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of purchasing, inventory control, material handling and/or cycle counting experience or training required.
• Direct experience with a computer-based inventory control/management software a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and determine root causes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in heavy equipment preferred.
• Heavy equipment parts experience a plus.
• Knowledge of various shipping methods a plus.
• Previous experience operating a forklift a plus.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations:

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements:

0 % of travel, regional, international

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.