Supply Chain Warehouse Analyst II

IMCD Deutschland GmbH & Co KG; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Retirement plans

Job summary

IMCD Group in Westlake, OH is seeking a Supply Chain Warehouse Analyst II to support daily warehouse operations and ensure accurate inbound receipts and strong inventory integrity across systems and partners.

The role involves advanced reconciliation, item master maintenance in JD Edwards, and collaboration with 3PL warehouses and cross‑functional teams. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, operations management, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, supply chain, or related role.
• Experience with 3PL warehouses or distribution centers.
• Experience with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JDE).

Responsibilities

• Review inbound receipts and verify EDI receipts for damage, discrepancies, or variances.
• Collaborate with 3PL warehouses to ensure quick receipt turnaround and improve efficiency.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies for accurate stock records.
• Maintain item attributes in JDE with updates and corrections in coordination with partners.
• Create and close work orders, update statuses, and support production workflows.
• Record monthly/quarterly warehouse metrics and maintain contact lists for reporting.
• Attend meetings and support department objectives.
• Assist with annual inventories and audits.

Skills

Inventory control

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

JDE

3PL systems

Job description

Supply Chain Warehouse Analyst II

About IMCD Group

IMCD Group, headquartered in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is a leading global partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients. IMCD is a strong, innovative business partner and solutions provider for producers of consumer, industrial and durable goods in multiple business sectors: Advanced Materials, Beauty & Personal Care, Coatings & Construction, Food & Nutrition, Home Care I&I (Industrial & Institutional), Industrial Solutions, Lubricants & Energy, and Pharmaceuticals.

In partnership with our suppliers, we offer a broad and deep product portfolio. With our over 80 application laboratories across 60 countries, we co-create formulations and offer solutions that allow our business partners to make products with a positive impact on the world of today and tomorrow. Our teams focus on providing commercial and operational excellence, using the best digital and logistics tools available to create a world of opportunity for our partners.

In 2025, with over 5,200 employees, IMCD realised revenues of EUR 4,779 million. IMCD N.V.'s shares are traded at Euronext Amsterdam (symbol: IMCD) and included in the Dutch ESG AEX index, as one of 25 companies within the AEX and AMX indices demonstrating best ESG practices.

Unleash a new element, Element [E]

IMCD has introduced a new, missing element to the chemical periodic table - Element [E]. For us, it stands for our Employees and their Entrepreneurial mindset, the driving force behind our success.

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Warehouse Analyst II supports daily warehouse operations by ensuring timely and accurate processing of inbound receipts and maintaining strong inventory integrity across multiple systems and warehouse partners. This role performs advanced reconciliation activities, investigates discrepancies, and updates systems to preserve accurate financial and operational records. In addition to core warehouse responsibilities, the Supply Chain Warehouse Analyst II assists with item master maintenance, supports work order coordination, and performs consignment and cost-correction activities in collaboration with Senior Supply Chain and Accounts Payable teams. The position requires technical proficiency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with third‑party warehouse partners and cross‑functional departments. The Analyst also contributes to reporting, process improvements, and special projects that support operational objectives.

This position must sit in the Westlake, Ohio office.

Essential Job Functions

• Review inbound receipt inboxes, process manual receipts, and verify Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) receipts for damage, lot discrepancies, or quantity variances to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Collaborate with Third Party Logistics (3PL) warehouses to maintain a quick purchase receipt turnaround and support improvements in operational efficiency and service quality.
• Complete inventory reconciliations, maintain discrepancy logs, investigate root causes, and make inventory adjustments as necessary for accurate warehouse stock records.
• Assist in maintaining accurate item attributes in JD Edwards (JDE) by submitting updates, reclasses, and corrections as directed by coordinating with warehouse partners and the Supply Chain Master Data Analyst.
• Assist with creating, scheduling, and closing work orders by entering required details, updating statuses, and coordinating information such as blend dates, material allocations, labeling, and Certificate of Analysis (COA) approvals as directed. Provide support to production partners and 3PL warehouses to help maintain smooth and compliant production workflows.
• Perform basic consignment and cost correction tasks, including item updates, JDE reclasses, Branch/Plant level adjustments, and month‑end cost entries under the guidance of Supply Chain and Accounts Payable teams to support accurate financial and inventory reporting.
• Record warehouse issues on monthly and quarterly scorecards and maintain spreadsheets for warehouse locations and contact lists to support operational reporting.
• Attend department and customer service meetings, complete SMART Goal projects, and assist team members as needed to support department objectives.
• Assist with annual physical inventory and audits and service‑related corrections.

Qualifications

• Education
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field.
• Experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, supply chain, or a related administrative/operations role.
• Experience working with 3PL warehouses or distribution centers.
• Prior experience with ERP or inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, JDE).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of inventory processes, receiving, reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
• Ability to analyze data, investigate root causes, and make accurate inventory adjustments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (sorting, filtering, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.), Outlook, and general reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with warehouse partners, internal teams, and cross‑functional departments.
• Capable of working independently while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to support process improvements and align behavior with company core values.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Combination of desk-based work and occasional onsite warehouse visits.
• Ability to travel periodically to 3PL warehouse locations for inventories, meetings, and operational reviews.
• Ability to safely navigate warehouse environments, including walking, standing, and moving through storage areas during audits.
• Frequent use of computers, ERP systems, spreadsheets, and digital collaboration tools.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation & Benefits

A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after considering factors such as work history, experience, skill set, and education. This does not include the value of IMCD's benefits package, which offers bonus eligibility, healthcare, dental, vision, retirement plans, and additional programs designed to support employee well-being.