Inventory Control Analyst

Diageo; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst in Montgomery, AL to own data integrity for batch records, exports, and SAP postings. You will audit, track, and investigate inventory movements while supporting cross‑functional teams and ensuring compliance with CARM/TTB protocols.

In this role you will manage daily reports, conduct cycle counts, and balance inventory with a proactive mindset, driving continuous improvements in process efficiency and accuracy across the Processing function.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other systems.
• BS/BA in Sciences or Business preferred.
• Experience with GMPs is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Auditing, tracking, reporting, and investigations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run daily open process order and error reports and resolve within 24 hours.
• Audit batch records and 51% PAB to ensure costing and inventory accuracy.
• Audit receipt of Bulk liquid and NMB reports for costing and inventory.
• Own posting and reconciling Smirnoff In-Line Blend batches in SAP.
• Maintain controlled documentation for quality or audit purposes.
• Monitor inventory cycle counts for large discrepancies.
• Generate paperwork for Export liquids and post inventory transactions in SAP.
• Communicate status of orders or shipments with departments.
• Investigate blocked status inventory and open STOs.
• Maintain daily performance metric data.
• Run weekly tank report to support production and move inventory from Quality hold.
• Develop and execute all CARM checks including weekly inventory adjustments.
• Administrate site documents in eQMS and keep updated.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Auditing & reporting

CARM/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Job Description

Job Title: Inventory Control Analyst

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments - from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About The Team And The Function

This position will routinely interact with Processing Team Leads, Management and others within various cross‑functional departments or functions involved with the Processing, Manufacturing, Network Supply, Finance, or Compliance. The major challenge will be to effectively & efficiently identify, resolve and document all issues identified during auditing of records and systems. This role will manage multiple projects autonomously or with some assistance and or guidance. Individual must be proactive in developing efficiency changes and process flow improvements, while maintaining a positive working relationship and provides clear, concise communication to various internal departments and internal/external customers and vendors when necessary.

About The Role

Processing Inventory Analyst will have complete ownership of ensuring that all data related to batch records, export shipments, and inventory is accurately documented and entered into SAP and tracking systems. Provides direct support to internal and external customers and stakeholders. Perform, lead and execute auditing, tracking, reporting, and investigations. Supports the Processing Department and TL’s by taking the lead and managing investigations to final resolution.

• Responsible for running daily open process order and error reports to monitor and resolve any errors within 24 hours of its finding.
• Perform routine audits of batch records and 51% PAB to ensure costing and inventory are accurately entered and documented to ensure compliance with CARM and TTB protocols.
• Responsible for running and auditing the receiving of Bulk liquid and NMB reports to ensure costing and inventory are accurately entered and documented to ensure compliance with CARM and TTB protocols.
• Owning the process for posting and reconciling all Smirnoff In-Line Blend batches into SAP and balancing out inventory.
• Maintain all controlled documentation filed in an orderly manner for future reference for quality or audit purposes.
• Monitor all inventory cycle count activities for large dollar value discrepancies. Ensure proper signatures are acquired for compliance purposes.
• Responsible for generating all paperwork associated to Export liquids and posting inventory transactions in SAP.
• Responsible for proactively communicating with various departments regarding the status of orders or shipments.
• Takes complete ownership when investigating blocked status inventory and open STO's.
• Maintains and updates departmental daily performance metric data.
• Run weekly tank report to help support Production in ensuring that all tanks are being cleared out and ensure inventory is being moved out of Quality hold when necessary.
• Develop and execute all CARM checks for processing including weekly inventory adjustment reports for the Processing Manager for approval.
• Administrate site documentation control system – eQMS. Ensure all departmental documents are updated as per defined timeline.

Experience / Skills Required

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other operations systems
• BS/BA degree in the Sciences or Business field preferred
• Relies on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• SAP experience is a plus
• Knowledge and experience of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Ability to demonstration high attention to detail required
• Demonstrated experience auditing, tracking, reporting, and investigating records and systems within a highly regulated industry a plus
• Working knowledge of CARM and compliance principles a plus

Flexible Working Statement

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Rewards & Benefits Statement

We recognize and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package. Please click here for more details.

Diversity Statement

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Worker Type Regular

Primary Location

Montgomery

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $57,713 TO $96,188 (ANNUAL)

At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.