Inventory Optimization Analyst — WMS & Process Improvement

Lever, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Lever, Inc. in Menlo Park, CA seeks a Warehouse Operations Analyst to improve inventory performance, accuracy, and warehouse efficiency while leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

This role blends hands-on inventory management with strong project management capabilities. You will monitor inventory accuracy, optimize transaction discipline, manage cycle counts, and serve as the expert for our inventory tracking system, supporting system transitions and enhancements across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, or supply chain.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in inventory/ERP systems and Microsoft or Google suite.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive change.
• Detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory levels, turns, and aging; identify and execute improvement opportunities
• Monitor inventory levels at contract manufacturing partners to optimize on‑hand inventory, align supply with demand, and prevent shortages or excess
• Reduce excess and obsolete inventory through structured analysis and action plans
• Strengthen inventory transaction accuracy and discipline across operating teams
• Lead cycle count and inventory accuracy initiatives
• Serve as the expert in our inventory tracking system and support enhancements
• Support and/or lead the transition to a new inventory system, including requirements gathering, testing, training, and change management
• Lead inventory-related projects from planning through execution, coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Lever, Inc. in Menlo Park, CA seeks a Warehouse Operations Analyst to improve inventory performance, accuracy, and warehouse efficiency while leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

This role blends hands-on inventory management with strong project management capabilities. You will monitor inventory accuracy, optimize transaction discipline, manage cycle counts, and serve as the expert for our inventory tracking system, supporting system transitions and enhancements across teams.