Inventory Control Specialist

STIHL Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

STIHL Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist for their Madison, WI location. This role involves collaborating with management on inventory forecasting, monitoring backorders, and maintaining inventory levels. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and strong analytical and organizational skills, ensuring efficient warehouse operations.

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus opportunities

Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Company-paid Life Insurance

Robust retirement offerings including a Pension Plan

Paid time off including Vacation and Sick Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related discipline is preferred.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills are essential.
• Works under minimal supervision and handles complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with management to forecast demand and analyze inventory levels.
• Manage virtual warehouse inventory and conduct audits.
• Generate sales reports using SAP and support decision-making through data analysis.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Analytical skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

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As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

We are seeking a strategic and motivation Inventory Specialist to join our team at Midwest STIHL! They will help design, develop, and implement data collection and reporting methods to provide strategic recommendations to the Branch Director and Warehouse Manager.

With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive paywith multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefitsincluding Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Onsite Health & Wellness Centerfor employees and eligible family members
• Company-paid Life InsuranceandShort & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offeringsincluding:
• A fully vestedPension Planafter 5 years
• A401(k)with generous employer match
• Paid time offincluding Vacation, Sick Time, and 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture ofstability, community, and innovation

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with branch management and the corporate planning department to forecast demand for units, parts, and accessories.
• Analyze and maintain appropriate branch stocking levels; communicate inventory needs and trends to the corporate planning team.
• Monitor and report on backorders to ensure timely fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
• Manage virtual warehouse inventory, including conducting biannual audits.
• Coordinate with third-party vendors (e.g., oil, carrying cases, gas cans, signage) to place orders and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Identify and manage obsolete or excess inventory to minimize waste and maximize warehouse efficiency.
• Create and maintain pricing files for upload into STIHL systems and distribution to dealers and select vendors.
• Maintain master data for parts, including supersessions, new product introductions, discontinued items, and bills of materials.
• Generate and distribute recurring and ad hoc sales reports using SAP and other data systems; publish daily sales performance summaries.
• Analyze data such as sales velocity, hit rates, replenishment patterns, and seasonal trends to support decision-making.
• Manage order processing and release (order drops) to the warehouse in alignment with demand and supply planning.
• Allocate inventory for high-demand or short-supply items to ensure fair and strategic distribution.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related discipline is preferred
• Possesses strong statistical and analytical skills.
• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• SAP experience strongly desired; excellent data entry skills; excellent organizational skills.