Inventory Control Analyst

Hydrogen Group; Venus (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hydrogen Group seeks an Inventory Control Analyst in Venus/Midlothian, TX for a 6-month+ contract. The role focuses on inventory reconciliations, adjustments and compliance across materials operations, aiming to improve accuracy and investigate discrepancies.

Key duties include cycle counts, SOX-related documentation, and collaboration with warehouse partners to optimize processes and reporting. Work is onsite, Mon–Fri, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with a $30–$45/hr W2 pay rate.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory control or reconciliation.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with SOX compliance and audits is a plus.
• Lean, Six Sigma certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory audits and reconcile records across warehouse locations.
• Support monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Process inventory adjustments with approvals and documentation.
• Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Support SOX compliance documentation and write-offs.
• Manage excess/obsolete inventory and opportunities for redeployment or write-off.
• Develop SOPs and performance metrics for inventory control.
• Assist during a warehouse management system transition with operations and partners.

Skills

Inventory control

SOX compliance

Cycle counts

Data analysis

ERP systems (Maximo)

Lean / Six Sigma

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Maximo

Manhattan WMS

Velocity WMS

Job description

Inventory Control Analyst

Venus/Midlothian, TX

Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Fully Onsite

Duration: 6-months+ contract

Pay: $30–$45/hr (W2)

Our client is a well-established utility strengthening its inventory control function. They are seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to support inventory reconciliations, adjustments and compliance across their materials operations. This desk-based role will focus on improving inventory accuracy, investigating discrepancies and understanding their financial impact.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform inventory audits, review cycle counts and reconcile inventory records across warehouse locations.
• Support monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts, including validation and reporting.
• Process inventory adjustments, debits, credits and related transactions with appropriate approvals and documentation.
• Investigate discrepancies, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support SOX compliance through monitoring and documenting inventory adjustments and write-offs.
• Help manage excess and obsolete inventory, recommending opportunities for redeployment, recovery or appropriate write-off.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, inventory control documentation and performance metrics.
• Support inventory accuracy throughout a warehouse management system transition and collaborate with operations teams and warehouse partners.

Education and Experience

• Experience in inventory control, materials management or inventory reconciliation.
• Around 3–4 years of relevant experience preferred; earlier-career candidates with strong fundamentals will be considered.
• Electric utility experience in transmission or distribution preferred.
• Exposure to SOX compliance, inventory audits or excess and obsolete inventory management is a plus.
• A supply chain or technology background and Lean, Six Sigma or similar certification are beneficial.

Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of basic accounting, including debits, credits and how inventory variances affect financial records or budgets.
• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Maximo or a comparable ERP is preferred.
• Warehouse management system experience is beneficial, particularly Manhattan; Velocity experience is also useful.
• Ability to track inventory accuracy, aging, inventory turns and other performance metrics.
• Strong attention to detail, clear communication and a proactive approach to learning systems and improving processes.