Inventory Control Analyst – Entry Level

Celestica; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica in San Jose, CA is hiring an entry-level Inventory Control/NCM support role. You will receive functional and organizational training under close supervision while performing cycle counting coordination, data analysis and process improvements in inventory management.

Under supervision you will help with variance analysis, reporting findings to senior management, and training NCM specialists, with opportunities to develop leadership and strong documentation practices in a global

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control, and shipping/receiving practices.
• Strong analytical skills to perform root cause analysis, interpret data, and resolve issues.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to provide leadership to a group of employees.
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to accurately perform tasks in some or all of the following applications: Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers

Responsibilities

• Coordinates activities of cycle counters across the business areas.
• Monitors activities to ensure proper priorities and deployment.
• Identifies process issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Assists with variance analysis to identify root cause of issues.
• Reports cycle count findings and assist in implementation of process improvements.
• Tracks and follows-up on process improvements.
• Communicates initiatives across the business areas.
• Presents cycle count findings, write-offs and process improvements to senior management.
• Provides training, support and mentoring to NCM Specialists to assist them in analyzing data and understanding role in Inventory Management.
• Develops and implements process changes to improve the current process.
• Facilitates monthly meetings to give team a technical or business update.
• Provides training on NCM for site employees to gain an understanding and need for the NCM process.
• Performs audits on physical processes and adherence to physical processes.

Skills

Cycle counting

Inventory control

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Excel

Access

Communication

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Access

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Celestica in San Jose, CA is hiring an entry-level Inventory Control/NCM support role. You will receive functional and organizational training under close supervision while performing cycle counting coordination, data analysis and process improvements in inventory management.

Under supervision you will help with variance analysis, reporting findings to senior management, and training NCM specialists, with opportunities to develop leadership and strong documentation practices in a global