Inventory Control Analyst

Lactalis USA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Retirement plan contributions

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Lactalis USA’s Supply Chain Operational Excellence team seeks an Inventory Control Analyst to drive inventory accuracy across the network using SAP, auditing movements, and resolving discrepancies. You will monitor finished goods flow, co-manufactured receptions, and losses while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate across warehouse locations, 3PLs, and internal teams to identify root causes and implement long-term solutions that enhance data integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; majors in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain or related business.
• 4+ years experience in lieu of degree.
• 2+ years supply chain experience required.
• ERP/WMS systems experience; SAP preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication; data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Build accurate inventory data across the supply chain network using SAP.
• Collaborate with 3PL inventory team to reconcile physical and SAP records.
• Manage movement audits, finished goods flow, and cycle counts.
• Identify root causes of inventory issues; develop long-term solutions.
• Serve as SME for how finished goods and pallets move through warehouses.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Majors in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP/WMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive- whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

The Lactalis USA (LUSA) Supply Chain Operational Excellence team embraces problem-solving and leadership as the keys to continuous improvement, driving overall business transformation. The Inventory Control Analyst, MWY is responsible for MWY inventory controlling functions across the network. Employee is responsible for: inventory movement auditing, flow management of the facility through finished goods declaration, co-manufactured reception and reconciliation, losses, inventory accuracy and cycle counting; out of code product disposition. For continuous improvement, finding opportunities for improvement, which includes troubleshooting and determining root causes.

From your STORY to ours

• Build a foundation of accurate inventory data across our supply chain network (using SAP) by ensuring all reports, losses, adjustments, reconciliations, and tasks (including idoc error resolution) are completed in timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with 3PL inventory team to ensure physical and WMS inventory records are reconciled with SAP balances, and resolve discrepancies to ensure high level of inventory accuracy across the network.
• Cultivate relationships across all warehouse locations, including our co-manufacturers and 3PLs as well as across the supply chain team.
• Identify and fix inventory issues, seeking also to understand their root causes, working with Inventory Supervisor to develop long term solutions to recurring issues.
• Be a subject matter expert in how finished goods and pallets move through our warehouse locations. They audit these movements and provide guidance for new products or processes.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Education

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• 4+ years experience in lieu of accepted.
• Majors in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or other Business Discipline are required.

Experience

• 2+ years Supply Chain experience is required.
• Experience in ERP/WMS systems required, SAP experience preferred

Certifications and specific knowledge

• Proven ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information and develop alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations, and uses reasoning.
• Software skills, including use of Microsoft Office software and web-based applications.
• Verbal and written communication skills are necessary to explain complex information.
• Ability to develop effective methods for tracking and monitoring data or information.
• Must possess the ability to think critically, analyze data, resource discrepancies with accuracy and have data integrity.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints.
• Ability to operate in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt in a changing work environment

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Aff...