Job Type: W2 Contract – 18-month assignment
Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Pay Range: $24.00–$26.00 per hour
Job Description: The Inventory Analyst 2 supports accurate inventory and receipt records by researching discrepancies, performing audits, reconciling inventory movements, and communicating findings to supply chain stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of inventory management or record accuracy experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while maintaining productive relationships with internal teams and third-party logistics partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Reconcile inventory issues, including on-hand overages and shortages, supplier discrepancies, operational returns, receipt discrepancies, shipment errors, and receipt postings.
- Perform systematic research in SAP Mach1 or other materials systems using historical inventory movements to determine appropriate reconciliation actions.
- Conduct random and scheduled inventory and receipt audits as directed.
- Complete physical inventory counts, track inventory, and identify sources of discrepancies.
- Communicate inventory adjustments, discrepancies, and related issues to the Supply Chain Management group.
- Investigate discrepancies and document Root Cause Corrective Actions.
- Perform reconciliation activities related to inventory control, receipt accuracy, on-hand materials, supplier discrepancies, and shipment errors.
- Work independently while maintaining cooperative relationships with onsite third-party logistics partners and internal and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two to four years of relevant experience; applicable internship experience may be considered.
- Experience in inventory management, record accuracy, or a comparable function.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and build productive working relationships.
- Ability to work onsite full time in Morton, Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications
- SAP experience, including familiarity with SAP Mach1 or a comparable materials management system.
- Bachelor’s degree with two to four years of relevant experience.
- Experience collaborating with third-party logistics providers.
Why This Role?
- Make a direct impact on inventory accuracy and the organization’s ability to serve customers effectively.
- Gain hands‑on experience investigating inventory movements and resolving operational discrepancies.
- Collaborate with supply chain professionals, facility staff, and third-party logistics partners.
- Contribute to root‑cause analysis and corrective actions that improve inventory and receipt accuracy.
- Full‑time onsite position at the IL-Morton‑A Office in Morton, Illinois; remote work is not available.
- Work is performed across office, indoor storage, outdoor storage, and manufacturing environments.
- The role reports directly to the work director and collaborates with a six‑person team and third‑party logistics personnel.
- Safety vests will be provided; steel‑toed shoes are required and may be partially reimbursed.
- No travel is anticipated.
- Caterpillar will provide the required work assets.