Materials & Inventory Analyst (D365 & Kanban)

Sutphen; Urbana (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutphen Urbana, a legacy manufacturer of extreme-duty fire apparatus, seeks an experienced inventory/kanban specialist to manage materials, cycle counts, and Kanban processes in a busy manufacturing setting. You will leverage Microsoft D365, Excel skills, and analytic abilities to ensure accuracy and efficient material flow.

Join a team with over 130 years of commitment to safety and quality. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong organizational skills to support production

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in materials management, inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts and audits.
• Monitor inventory levels and usage to identify trends and shortages.
• Investigate discrepancies and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure transactions are processed in Microsoft D365.
• Support annual physical inventory and reconciliations.
• Drive 6S and warehouse housekeeping to improve efficiency and safety.
• Develop and implement Kanban replenishment strategies and controls.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Quality, and BOM teams to solve material issues.
• Provide reports and dashboards to monitor inventory performance.

Skills

Inventory management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Microsoft D365

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sutphen Urbana, a legacy manufacturer of extreme-duty fire apparatus, seeks an experienced inventory/kanban specialist to manage materials, cycle counts, and Kanban processes in a busy manufacturing setting. You will leverage Microsoft D365, Excel skills, and analytic abilities to ensure accuracy and efficient material flow.

Join a team with over 130 years of commitment to safety and quality. We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong organizational skills to support production