Inventory Control Analyst II

A. O. Smith Corporation; Ontario (CA); On-site; CAD 63,649 - 87,694; Full time

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation is seeking an Inventory Analyst I to ensure inventory accuracy across the facility. You will work with a Supervisor and teammates to apply robust inventory control practices on site.

Responsibilities include daily reconciliation of inventory, cycle counts, ABC classification, and monthly reporting, along with supporting lean initiatives such as 6S and Kanban. Collaboration with Purchasing on supplier issues is essential to improve cycle counts and material handling.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related subject is preferred.
• Inventory control experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills for one-on-one and group settings.
• Intermediate Excel/Word skills.
• PeopleSoft Inventory software experience is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to changes and think critically.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile negative inventory daily for accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor facility adherence to inventory control procedures.
• Assist in creating and implementing inventory control policies.
• Prepare and analyze multiple inventory reports and determine root causes.
• Perform daily cycle counts and assist with annual physical inventory.
• Support Kanban and lean initiatives (6S, material presentation on the floor).
• Collaborate with Purchasing on supplier issues and packaging improvements.
• Identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory; report findings.

Skills

Strong communication

Excel/Word proficiency

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Continuous development

Mathematical skills

Education

Associate’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft Inventory

Job description

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy‑efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Date: Jul 9, 2026

Location(s): Ontario, CA, US, 91761

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

Business Unit: NAWT

Workplace Setting: Onsite

Primary Function

The Inventory Analyst I will work with a Supervisor and other team members to ensure inventory accuracy throughout the facility. The incumbent will apply various inventory control techniques and prepare reports to ensure best practices are being implemented on site.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile negative inventory on a daily basis for proper financial reporting.
• Monitor the facility to ensure adherence to all inventory control procedures.
• Work with Supervisor to create and implement inventory control policies and procedures.
• Aid in preparing monthly inventory reports.
• Prepare and analyze multiple inventory reports and determine root cause for corrections.
• Complete and update ABC classification for all parts.
• Perform daily cycle counts.
• Assist in the annual physical inventory.
• Assist in identifying all excess, obsolete, and slow‑moving inventory reports.
• Complete inventory adjustments as required.
• Assist with the Kanban program.
• Work on the lean initiative, including 6S and helping material presentation on the assembly floor.
• Work with Purchasing on supplier issues and recommendations of packaging to help improve cycle counts and material handling.
• Achieve goals and objectives, including inventory accuracy goals, as established by Supervisor.
• Recommend improvements and productivity savings to Supervisor.
• Communicate obstacles and barriers to Supervisor.
• Perform other activities as needed or as directed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a related subject is preferred.
• Inventory control experience, preferred.
• Strong communication skills to effectively exchange important information one‑on‑one and in group situations.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• PeopleSoft Inventory software experience, preferred.
• Ability to anticipate and adapt to changes.
• Strong creative and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability and desire to continue to develop and improve skills and knowledge.
• Basic mathematics abilities, including multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, the ability to compute and interpret rate, ratio, and percentages, and the ability to draw and interpret graphs.

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company‑sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short‑ and long‑term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status.

We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.