Inventory Specialist

Forney Industries, Inc.; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time

401(k) and profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company paid life, AD&D, and short‑/ d

Supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Forney Industries, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Analyst to improve inventory accuracy through cycle counting and transaction analysis.

You will work with the Warehouse Management System to perform inventory analysis, identify root causes, and drive process improvements with the team. You will train Operations Associates, coordinate cycle counts, verify quantities in Körber/Edge, and support lean material management practices to boost performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with data analysis and inventory systems.
• Experience in cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.
• Ability to learn quickly and train others on processes.

Responsibilities

• Train Operations Associates in inventory accuracy and processes.
• Coordinate cycle counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Verify inventory quantities in Körber/Edge and investigate variances.
• Compare POs to received materials for accuracy.
• Implement lean practices (pull, KanBan, visual management).
• Identify process issues and lead kaizen initiatives with leadership.
• Communicate inventory issues to the Inventory Manager.
• Understand receiving and inventory transactions (e.g., Bin to Bin).
• Assist with new product rollouts and inventory system updates.
• Support picking strategies and ABC analysis.

Skills

Inventory analysis

Cycle counting

Data analysis

Team training

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College associates or undergraduate degree preferred

Tools

Körber/Edge

AX/WAX system

Job description

Description

Forney Industries is one of America’s longest operating family-owned welding and metal working product companies. Forney is celebrating 94 years in business, and introduced the first publicly available arc welder in the 1940’s. With such a longstanding history, it’s safe to say that Forney Industries has been there for welders and metal workers since the beginning of the trade. Headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, the company now offers more than 5,000 products for the automotive, hardware, farm and ranch, and do it yourself markets. Distributing products to all 50 states, Forney has an extensive customer network and is committed to providing the highest standard products and customer service possible.

Anticipated Date of Application Window Closure: 10/29/2026

Benefits Package Offered (Subject to Eligibility Requirements)

• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time
• 401(K) and Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company Paid Employee Life, Employee AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental life Insurance
• Flexible spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

summary:

Improve inventory accuracy through cycle counting and transaction analysis. Performs reviews and works with inventory movement and processes to identify areas for improvement. Ensure compliance with established inventory control practices. The Inventory Analyst works within the Warehouse Management System to perform inventory analysis. Influence other team members towards process compliance. Participate in kaizen or other process improvement activities. Autonomous work often required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Train Operations Associates in various processes related to inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate with the inventory counting team to perform cycle counts on a continuing basis and reconciles identified discrepancies.
• Work in Körber/Edge software to verify inventory quantities and matches the inventory by location. Investigate inventory inaccuracies to identify root cause. Perform supply quantity adjustments when necessary.
• Compare purchase orders to received materials from suppliers for accuracy.
• Learn and implement lean material management practices; including pull, capacity constraints, flow, KanBan and visual management to achieve increased performance and efficiencies.
• Recognize process issues and potential improvement opportunities. Work with kaizen methodology and leadership team to improve processes. Devise solutions to process issues or bottlenecks. Work hand-in-hand with supervisors and managers to implement those solutions.
• Communication proactively with the Inventory Manager regarding any and all inventory issues.
• Knowledge of receiving process and the Körber/Edge system to gather accurate information and records.
• Display positive leadership by example and personal performance. Act as informal supervisor through consistent on-the-job training of other team members and sharing of process knowledge.
• Work with product line management and accounting for new product roll-out/arrival into inventory system.
• Have the ability to pick, pack, and manifest in time not conducting inventory tasks.
• Participate and lead data pulls for ABC analysis & slotting efforts to maximize picking strategies.
• Basic understanding of warehouse design & workflow for product presentation to picking operations

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• College Associates degree or Undergraduate degree preferred
• 2-4 years warehouse inventory experience preferred

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong computer skills a must
• Detail-oriented, time management, and problem solving skills
• Consistently display and help build great attitude within the team.
• The ability to intimately learn the AX/WAX system to allow investigation of inventory issues
• Ability to read and peak English to allow instructions and teaching of position requirements.
• Knowledge of inventory transactions such as Bin 2 Bin, Transfer, and Inventory adjustments

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and data furnished in written, oral, diagram or virtual on-line classroom. Must be a self-starter and able to perform tasks without direct supervision. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 125 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a traditional office setting with occasional need to perform duties in a manufacturing / packaging/ production environment.

Please Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities or qualifications may change at any time with or without notice