Senior Inventory Control Analyst

Klondike Cheese Company; Chestnuthill Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-term Disability

Company-Paid Long-term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2%

Job summary

Klondike Cheese Co. seeks a Senior Inventory Control Analyst to drive inventory visibility and accuracy across physical and system environments within a high-volume perishable product operation.

The role develops reporting tools, performs root-cause variance analysis, and partners with logistics, procurement, and finance to streamline supply chain processes. Strong Excel skills and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or related field is preferred.
• Experience in food or perishable-product environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience with cycle counting, root cause analysis, and ERP systems required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Knowledge of inventory management, production planning, scheduling, and MRP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve inventory visibility tools and metrics.
• Analyze inventory trends and discrepancies to minimize waste.
• Partner with operations, procurement, finance, and sales to align data with needs.
• Investigate variances and credit corrective actions.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory counts.
• Record adjustments and reconcile off-site/in-transit inventory.
• Post monthly usage of raw materials via BOM consumption.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce waste and improve controls.

Skills

Five years experience in inventory

ERP systems experience

Microsoft Excel

Inventory accuracy / cycle counting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Location: W7839 STATE ROAD 81 - MONROE, WI 53566

At Klondike Cheese Co., we believe in the power of cheese to bring joy to people’s lives. We’re not just in the business of making cheese; we’re in the business of making moments memorable. As we continue to grow and share our love for cheese with the world, we’re always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion. Come join our team! We are seeking a self-driven, detail-oriented Senior Inventory Control Analyst to serve as a key individual contributor in building inventory visibility and control capabilities for a growing company managing a high volume of perishable products.

The Senior Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving inventory accuracy and efficiency of inventory records within the organization in both physical and system environments. The Senior Inventory Control Analyst will develop or assist with developing reporting tools and will use a strong analytical approach to provide actionable insights into maintaining or improving efficiency. The Senior Inventory Control Analyst will analyze inventory data, identify discrepancies, conduct root‑cause variance analysis, and partner with logistics, procurement, and finance teams to streamline supply chain processes.

Essential Functions

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve inventory visibility tools and metrics to provide timely insights into inventory levels, movement, and aging.
• Analyze inventory trends and transaction activity to identify discrepancies, root causes, and opportunities to improve accuracy and minimize waste.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, finance, and sales teams to align inventory data with business needs and improve decision-making.
• Investigate inventory variances, transactional errors, and process breakdowns; recommend and help implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and perform ongoing cycle counts and annual physical inventory count to support efficient fulfillment of product and meet financial audit requirements.
• Identify best practices related to systems and processes, including standardization of procedures across product lines throughout the inventory life cycle.
• Record inventory adjustments for ad hoc movements such as samples.
• Reconcile inventory reports, including off‑site and in‑transit inventory.
• Post monthly usage of raw materials not relieved via bill of material consumption.
• Use data to recommend process improvements that reduce waste, improve product visibility, and strengthen inventory controls as the company scales.
• Act as a subject matter resource for inventory data, reporting logic, and control processes in a rapidly growing environment.
• Serve as backup for ERP Specialist to assist in correcting transaction errors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or related field is preferred.
• Experience in food or other perishable‑product environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience with cycle counting, root cause analysis, and ERP systems required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Good level of knowledge of inventory management, production planning, scheduling, material requirements planning and manufacturing control systems.
• Effectively multitask while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time sensitive deadlines.
• Effectively evaluate, prioritize and problem‑solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• Physical requirements: stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Sit 60%, Walk 20%, Stand 20%, bend at waist frequently, repetitive use of hands for fine manipulation; climb stairs occasionally. Prolonged periods working on a computer. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 30 pounds during inventory counts. Exposure to both office and warehouse environments. Occasional: bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, exposure to changes in temperature, being near moving machinery, and office machinery. Ability to work extended hours if needed during physical inventories or peak demand periods.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑term Disability Insurance
• Company‑Paid Long‑term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Annual Profit Sharing

Equal Opportunity Employer

Klondike Cheese Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Klondike Cheese Co. is a drug‑free workplace. Drug testing is a condition of hire, and employment by the company is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results of a drug test. Employees, volunteers, vendors and guests of the company are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law, including marijuana, prescription drugs without a valid prescription, inhalants, or narcotic substances, on the company’s premises.

E-Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Klondike Cheese Co. complies with federal and state disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 608‑325‑3021.