Strategic Inventory & Cost Analytics Lead

Ocean-Network-Express-

Council Bluffs (IA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Job summary

Ocean Network Express is seeking an Inventory & Cost Analytics Manager in Iowa to bridge warehouse activity and leadership reporting. You will oversee spare parts inventory, maintain data integrity, and develop advanced dashboards.

The role requires 3–5+ years in related fields, a bachelor’s in a relevant discipline, and strong experience with MS Excel, ERP systems, and BI tools. The position offers on-site work with occasional travel and a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

3–5+ years in parts management, inventory control, maintenance procurement, or operational data analytics.
Bachelor’s degree in SCM, Logistics, Data Analytics or related field preferred.
Experience with cross-system reconciliations and cost optimization a plus.

Responsibilities

Direct daily parts department operations, including sourcing, receiving, stocking, and auditing.
Enforce cycle-counting and bi-annual physical audits; identify variances and root causes.
Design and manage reporting workflows and dashboards with KPIs for the MME teams.
Analyze PO spend trends and perform total cost of ownership analyses for management.