Analyst, Inventory Control

Buffalo, NY

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$86kDetected 21 days ago

Data AnalysisData VisualizationProject ManagementExcelSupply ChainERPInventory ManagementProblem Solving

About the role

Your Opportunity as the Inventory Control Analyst (Maintenance & Engineering) Love solving problems, working with data, and keeping things running smoothly?
Join the team behind Milk-Bone®, one of America's most trusted and recognizable dog treat brands.
As an Inventory Control Analyst (Maintenance & Engineering), you'll play an important role in helping keep our Buffalo manufacturing plant running.

Manage inventory levels to ensure maintenance and operations teams have the parts and materials needed to keep equipment running efficiently.
Purchase parts, materials, and services that support manufacturing operations.
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams to support equipment reliability and planned maintenance activities.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and system reconciliations.
Support shutdowns, special projects, and weekend work by ensuring materials and parts are available when needed.
Manage supplier-supported inventory programs, including consignment and vendor-managed inventory.
Track purchase orders and communicate order status, lead times, and material availability to key stakeholders.
Provide guidance and support to the Materials Coordinator as appropriate.
Create reports and analyze data to support inventory decisions and continuous improvement efforts.
By making sure our maintenance teams have the right parts, materials, and supplies when they need them, you'll help support the production of millions of Milk-Bone® treats enjoyed by dogs across the country.

Experience using Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, inventory control, purchasing, storeroom management, or supply chain operations.
Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), purchasing, or inventory management systems.
Experience with Microsoft Power BI or other reporting and business intelligence tools.
Knowledge of inventory control best practices, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation processes.
Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
Experience leading process improvements or cost-saving initiatives.
Experience in a food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or manufacturing environment.
Must be willing to work weekends to support manufacturing demands

Monitor inventory trends, usage patterns, and stock levels to help prevent shortages and reduce excess inventory.

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