Inventory Optimization Specialist

Imagine; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagine Group in Minnesota seeks an Inventory Control Analyst to improve health and accuracy of our inventory through process monitoring, problem solving, and improvement initiatives. You will develop, implement, and maintain inventory processes across the facility.

You will partner with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality teams to resolve issues, monitor KPIs, and drive Lean manufacturing efforts, ERP/WMS enhancements, and compliant inventory transactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of inventory control, warehouse management, materials management, or manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Monarch, VeraCore, etc.).
• Experience with cycle counting, physical inventory management, and inventory auditing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain inventory accuracy processes and control procedures throughout the facility.
• Analyze inventory discrepancies and conduct root cause investigations to identify and eliminate recurring issues.
• Establish and monitor inventory accuracy KPIs, including count accuracy, location accuracy, inventory adjustments, and transaction compliance.
• Partner with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Ensure proper execution of inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, consumption, returns, and shipments.
• Identify inventory risks related to obsolescence, excess inventory, shortages, and material loss.
• Implement process improvements to reduce inventory errors and improve material visibility.
• Audit warehouse and production inventory handling practices to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Develop and maintain inventory control documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory flow and material management.
• Collaborate with IT and business system teams to improve ERP/WMS inventory transaction processes.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and investigate unusual trends or variances.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

Data analysis capabilities

Excellent communication

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain / Operations / Business / Engineering or related field

Tools

Monarch ERP

VeraCore

Job description

Imagine Group in Minnesota seeks an Inventory Control Analyst to improve health and accuracy of our inventory through process monitoring, problem solving, and improvement initiatives. You will develop, implement, and maintain inventory processes across the facility.

You will partner with Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, and Quality teams to resolve issues, monitor KPIs, and drive Lean manufacturing efforts, ERP/WMS enhancements, and compliant inventory transactions.