Sr. Inventory Analyst

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd; Arizona; On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd is looking for a skilled inventory planner in Arizona. This role involves developing display build schedules, managing inventory accuracy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes.

The ideal candidate will have an AA degree or 5 years of experience in inventory control, along with proficiency in ERP systems like JD Edwards or SAP. A robust compensation package, including medical, dental, and wellness benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 5 years of inventory control work experience or an AA degree in a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing supply chain environment.
• Experience planning using ERP systems and reporting inventory metrics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create stock transfers and work orders for display schedules.
• Audit applications to ensure data integrity in inventory-related activities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure new artwork and display shipments are on-time.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Data mining knowledge

Reporting tools knowledge

Education

AA degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management/Logistics

APICS certification

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Microsoft Access

Excel

Word

Power BI

Job description

Purpose of Job

To plan display build schedule and components using JDE/ERP systems. Create stock transfers between branch plants. Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, adjustments, and metrics reporting.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan and create work orders for display schedule.
• Create purchase orders for display components.
• Plan and create stock transfers between branch plants.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to ensure new artwork is available on-time for display builds.
• Collaborate with Customer Service to ensure display is on-track to ship.
• Audit applications and processes to ensure data integrity.
• Analyze, review, and audit all inventory-related activities.
• Identify daily inventory discrepancies and partner with Logistics for resolution.
• Cooperate and collaborate within operations and cross-functional teams on continuous improvement programs to optimize supply chain and inventory processes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, data queries, analysis, and reporting.
• Analyze and review daily, weekly, and monthly cycle count metric reports for each site.
• Perform procedural and inventory audits for 3PL facilities.
• Reconcile and perform inventory adjustments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: AA degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management/Logistics preferred or 5 years of inventory control work experience.
• Certification: American Production & Inventory Control (APICS) certification preferred.
• Experience: Must have planning experience using ERP system and creating/reported inventory metrics. Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing supply chain environment. Preference for JD Edwards or SAP system experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Strong data mining and reporting tools knowledge (e.g., Cetova, JDE, Power BI). Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, schedule multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word. Analytical and oral/write communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Accident hazard is unlikely. Requires frequent attention with potential eye strain. Overtime may be required during peak periods. Travel required between sites.

Compensation and Benefits

National Target Base Pay Range: $53,000.00 - $88,000.00 (California/ New York metro: $59,000.00 - $98,000.00). Total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, annual performance bonus, and other wellness benefits. Overtime compensation follows state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity

Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. We recruit, hire, employ, train, promote, and compensate individuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Legal Notice

The above information is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.