Inventory Control & Analytics Analyst

Penske Logistics; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Logistics is seeking Material Control Analysts to join a team focused on accurate inventory control, data analysis, and efficient material flow at the Marshall, MI location. The role emphasizes self-motivation, strong analytical skills, and safety consciousness as you track, audit, and troubleshoot operational issues.

Responsibilities include entering records, generating reports, coordinating with suppliers, and developing dashboards to meet customer deadlines while pursuing cost-saving

Qualifications

• 1-3 years inventory/auditing/transportation experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of transportation, supply chain and logistics concepts.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multi task.
• Ability to follows process and standard procedures.
• Experience analyzing large sets of data; proficient with Excel and Outlook.
• Must be able to learn and regularly operate multiple Warehouse Management System (WMS) platforms.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is essential.
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, and pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Use computer to enter records and generate reports.
• Weigh or count items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments.
• Complete daily logs.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve customer’s inventory and material flow processes.
• Work with customer to resolve stock shortages.
• Identify cost savings opportunities for the customer.
• Track shipments to ensure shipment deadlines are met.
• Work with suppliers to correct part/shipment issues.
• Follow daily parts control function, including track and trace, production schedule analysis, and exception management.
• Provide parts follow up ensuring optimal material flow.
• Handle recurring analysis and tasks driving continuous cost savings initiatives.
• Examine current processes and implement or recommend improvements to drive out waste.
• Meet customer deadlines and develop metrics dashboards highlighting customer analytics.
• Use discretion and independent judgment to answer customer requests and propose solutions.
• Develop and present customer analytics, key trends and solution proposals during customer QBR’s.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Inventory & auditing experience

Strong problem solving

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Independent work & multitasking

Process adherence

Data analysis

Attendance is essential

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

Excel

Outlook

WMS platforms

Job description

Penske Logistics is seeking Material Control Analysts to join a team focused on accurate inventory control, data analysis, and efficient material flow at the Marshall, MI location. The role emphasizes self-motivation, strong analytical skills, and safety consciousness as you track, audit, and troubleshoot operational issues.

Responsibilities include entering records, generating reports, coordinating with suppliers, and developing dashboards to meet customer deadlines while pursuing cost-saving