Inventory Project Analyst

MAT Holdings, Inc.; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401k with company match

Career development

Wellness programs

HSA/FSA

Life Insurance

Job summary

MAT Holdings, Inc. is seeking an experienced Inventory Project Analyst to drive planning, execution, and management of inventory-related initiatives.

You will optimize inventory control, reduce obsolescence, and improve warehouse performance by aligning with production, engineering, and quality teams. In this in-office role, you will coordinate cross-functional projects, maintain detailed project lists, and present updates to leadership while supporting cost‑reduction efforts and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, implementation, and management of inventory-related projects.
• Manage flow of inventory through production into finished goods and identify coverage gaps.
• Coordinate with Production and Engineering to explore conversion options for products.
• Maintain a project list detailing all inventory projects and efforts to reduce excess and obsolescence.
• Coordinate activities between warehousing, quality engineering, and rework teams and secure necessary supplies.
• Present monthly status updates to leadership; support teams to reduce customer compliance costs.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Time management

Continuous improvement

Project coordination

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen. We ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Project Analyst to oversee the planning, implementation, and management of inventory-related projects within our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving efficiencies, optimizing inventory management processes, and ensuring accurate inventory levels that align with operational goals.

• As MAT begins the launch ofnew programs, this role will be critical in managing the program including:
• Managing the flow of inventory through production into finished goods and finding coverage gaps
• Identifying conversion possibilities to convert products, by working with Production and Engineering to understand options
• Maintain a project list detailing all special inventory projects and efforts to reduce excess inventory and obsolescence: Status movement, communication, and action items for all involved.
• Complete projects by coordinating activities between warehousing, quality engineering, and rework teams and obtaining necessary supplies.
• Critical thinking and adaptability to direct all aspects of the project and pivot as different needs arise while still adhering to project schedules
• Reduce inventory obsolescence via effective project management, creative rework opportunities, and detection of issues that generate obsolescence, along with strong communication with stakeholders.
• Present status of the project list monthly to leadership
• Assist teams with reducing customer compliance costs.
• Assist teams with projects to improve warehouse performance and reduce damage.
• Provide backup support for SAP Logistics team in processing customer orders and purchase orders.
• Maintain RGA disposition reports as well as coordinate inquiries from rework team to supply chain, project management, and/or engineering.
• Assists with other tasks/projects as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify, assess, and prioritize risks to projects
• Moderate to advanced skill with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills. Ability to deal with all levels of employees, customers, and vendors.
• Highly motivated and extremely well-organized.
• A continuous improvement mindset to challenge the status quo and develop new and better approaches to completing projects.
• Thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Experience/Experience

• This position is a full-time, in-office role. Sometimes, it may be necessary to work additional hours to accomplish the required tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of SAP a plus.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.
• Performs complex tasks typically following established processes.
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures but may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change.
• 2-4 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent experience

The posted salary range for this position is $65,850 to $84,550 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications.

Additional Information

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