Inventory Control Analyst: Data-Driven Impact

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus eligibility

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to oversee inventory governance, support financial reporting, and drive continuous process improvements across the supply chain. You’ll collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to deliver accurate data and actionable insights.

The role focuses on inventory accuracy, aging reductions, RMA/RTV management, and supporting month-end close and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 1+ years in inventory control, inventory analysis, financial analysis, or related analytical role is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, and data analysis techniques.
• Experience with SQL and data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert complex data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and analyze inventory data from multiple systems to develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Prepare inventory account analyses and reconciliations to support monthly and year-end financial close processes.
• Support Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory reporting, settlement analysis, carrying cost validation and inventory-aging analysis.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and perform variance analysis to identify discrepancies, root causes, and corrective actions.
• Maintain and improve inventory aging methodologies and support aging inventory reduction initiatives.
• Manage and analyze RMA and RTV activities and backlog reporting.
• Review inventory transfers and investigate inventory movement discrepancies.
• Support inventory governance and control processes through quarterly ABC classification reviews, inventory policy assessments, inventory logic optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in quarterly physical inventory audits and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly production activity reports and operational performance analyses.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

Skills

Inventory data analysis

Excel (Pivot Tables)

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

ERP/SAP

Job description

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, is seeking an Inventory Control Analyst to oversee inventory governance, support financial reporting, and drive continuous process improvements across the supply chain. You’ll collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Finance to deliver accurate data and actionable insights.

The role focuses on inventory accuracy, aging reductions, RMA/RTV management, and supporting month-end close and internal controls.