Inventory Control Analyst - WMS & Variance Insights

D&H Distributing; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401k

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Gym Reimbursement

Work from Home Reimbursement

Employee Purchase Program

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

D&H Distributing in Whiteland, IN is seeking an Inventory Specialist to ensure inventory accuracy through reconciliation, research, and root-cause analysis. This on-site role supports operational accountability by identifying and tracking variances.

You will perform detailed variance research, escalate issues to leadership, assist with cycle counts, and develop reports with WMS and Excel. The position requires 3–5+ years in inventory control and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of inventory control or warehouse experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, filtering, and basic data analysis).
• Experience with WMS and inventory reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate findings and drive accountability with operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reconciliation of inventory variances across system and physical inventory.
• Analyze discrepancies and identify root causes, including user-specific errors and process gaps.
• Escalate and report user-driven variances to operations leadership for accountability and corrective action.
• Participate in second counts and supervisory counts when initial counts identify discrepancies.
• Validate and audit inventory transactions to ensure system integrity.
• Support cycle count program effectiveness through analysis and feedback.
• Utilize WMS and reporting tools to monitor inventory trends and anomalies.
• Develop and maintain reports to track variances, adjustments, and recurring issues.
• Partner with operations to implement corrective actions and improve inventory processes.
• Ensure adherence to inventory control procedures and audit requirements.

Skills

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Inventory Specialist

This is an on-site role based in Whiteland, IN

Working Hours: Multiple Shifts (1st and 2nd)

D&H is growing! Join 100+ year old Employee-Owned technology distributor, offering end-to-end solutions for today's resellers, retailers, and the clients they serve across the SMB and Consumer markets.

• We are empowered by our employee co-owners who provide the industry’s best service, and we promote a collaborative culture.
• We offer an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401k, Paid Time Off, Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision benefits as well as Gym Reimbursement, Work from Home Reimbursement, Employee Purchase Program, Tuition Assistance and much more!
• As a D&H Co-Owner you receive numerous discounts on services.
• We feel strongly about giving back to the community and promoting sustainable, eco-friendly business practices.

Summary

Supports inventory accuracy through reconciliation, research, and root cause analysis. Supports operational accountability by identifying, escalating, and tracking inventory variances and user-driven discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed research and reconciliation of inventory variances across system and physical inventory
• Analyze discrepancies and identify root causes, including user-specific errors and process gaps
• Escalate and report user-driven variances to operations leadership for accountability and corrective action
• Participate in second counts and supervisory counts when initial counts identify discrepancies
• Validate and audit inventory transactions to ensure system integrity
• Support cycle count program effectiveness through analysis and feedback
• Utilize WMS and reporting tools to monitor inventory trends and anomalies
• Develop and maintain reports to track variances, adjustments, and recurring issues
• Partner with operations to implement corrective actions and improve inventory processes
• Ensure adherence to inventory control procedures and audit requirements

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of inventory control or warehouse experience
• Strong understanding of inventory processes and warehouse operations
• Experience performing reconciliation and variance analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including functions such as VLOOKUP, filtering, and basic data analysis
• Experience working with WMS and inventory reporting tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to communicate findings clearly and drive accountability with operations teams
• Experience Operating electric pallet jack, dock stocker, cherry picker preferred
• Regular business hours with flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.