Inventory Control Analyst

PPG Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

PPG is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to maintain accurate inventory records and optimize processes at our Sylmar, California plant. This onsite role supports manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams to drive data accuracy and efficient material flow.

You will lead cycle counts, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with production to ensure standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years of inventory control experience, with ERP/MRP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, business analytics, finance, logistics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in inventory control or related field.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and inventory transactions.
• US citizenship, green card, or eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/MRP systems.
• Conduct cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate discrepancies.
• Track material movements to align system with physical inventory.
• Improve inventory control procedures and transaction processes.
• Analyze transaction errors to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with production to ensure adherence to processes and data accuracy.
• Contribute to initiatives improving system reliability and production reporting.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Cycle counts

Inventory control

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related

Job description

As an Inventory Control Analyst at PPG, you’ll play a key role in maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing processes, and supporting production success through effective inventory management and system improvements.

This is an onsite position located at our Sylmar, California plant and will provide direct support to manufacturing operations and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records within ERP/MRP systems
• Execute cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate, reconcile, and resolve discrepancies
• Track material movement across warehouse and production areas to ensure system alignment with physical inventory
• Evaluate and continuously improve inventory control procedures and transaction processes
• Analyze transaction errors to identify key drivers and implement sustainable corrective actions to eliminate root causes
• Partner with production teams to drive adherence to standard processes and improve data accuracy
• Contribute to initiatives that increase system reliability, enabling better production performance and reporting accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Finance, Logistics, or related field required
• 3 or more years of experience in inventory control, materials management, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or a related discipline
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and inventory transactions
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

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Pay Transparency:

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $89.000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 4.5% of base salary.

• Health
• Dental
• Life
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability/Leave
• other Voluntary benefit offerings

Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

About us:

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways thandoes any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG onX.

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We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, movefastanddon’tstop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellentoperators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, weidentifyproblems, tak eownershipand always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support ourfrontline,the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace newtechnologiesand leverage agility and speed as strengths.

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Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act withintegrityand value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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PPGprovidesequal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentityor expression.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coveragesand benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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