Inventory Control & Optimization Specialist

a fulfilling; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

a fulfilling in New York is seeking an Inventory Analyst to monitor and maintain accurate stock levels, ensuring availability while minimizing shortages, excess stock, and discrepancies. You will manage ERP/WMS records, conduct cycle counts, and track stock movements.

This role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with purchasing, warehouse, and finance teams. The company offers growth opportunities within a structured inventory environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Experience in inventory control, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; good analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Solid understanding of FIFO, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, min/max inventory, and kanban.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP or inventory management system.
• Track incoming, outgoing, transferred, and returned stock.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stock counts.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure stock movements are properly documented and recorded.
• Monitor minimum, maximum, reorder, safety-stock, and kanban levels.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, or excess inventory.
• Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, production, sales, and finance teams.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
• Verify receiving and issuing transactions against relevant documents.
• Maintain accurate item codes, descriptions, units of measure, and storage locations.
• Support inventory audits and provide required documentation.
• Recommend improvements to inventory-control procedures.
• Monitor inventory KPIs such as stock accuracy, turnover, stock-outs, and excess inventory.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Administration / Accounting

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

a fulfilling in New York is seeking an Inventory Analyst to monitor and maintain accurate stock levels, ensuring availability while minimizing shortages, excess stock, and discrepancies. You will manage ERP/WMS records, conduct cycle counts, and track stock movements.

This role requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and collaboration with purchasing, warehouse, and finance teams. The company offers growth opportunities within a structured inventory environment.