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Robert Half lists this Inventory Analyst opportunity in township of bridgewater, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our client in the Bridgewater area is hiring for an Inventory & Materials Planning Analyst!
This is a newly created, hands-on analytical position supporting inventory, materials planning, purchasing, forecasting, and production needs within a growing organization.
The ideal candidate will understand how customer demand, inventory, purchasing, and production work together and will be comfortable digging into data to identify discrepancies, excess inventory, shortages, and opportunities to improve planning processes.
Depending on experience, this role is paying $85,000–$100,000 , including full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays).
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: Fully Onsite
About the Role
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Key Responsibilities
Monitor inventory levels, material requirements, forecasts, and production needs
Review purchasing activity and identify discrepancies, excess orders, and changing demand
Analyze inventory vs. forecasted demand and help optimize material availability
Identify opportunities to adjust or reduce purchase orders based on demand
Partner with Purchasing, Planning, Customer Service, Account Management, and Production
Track excess or aging inventory and help determine root causes and solutions
Develop reporting and improve visibility into inventory and material requirements
Identify process gaps and help create more standardized and scalable planning processes
Utilize ERP and other systems to analyze data and support decision-making
Support the implementation of new technology and AI-driven tools to improve operational efficiency
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in inventory planning, materials planning, supply planning, purchasing, or production planning
Experience in manufacturing or contract manufacturing strongly preferred
Strong understanding of inventory, forecasting, purchasing, and material planning
Ability to analyze large amounts of data and identify trends, discrepancies, and potential issues
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a hands-on environment and improving processes
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
ERP experience required;
experience with Sage X3is a plus
What We're Looking For
We’re looking for someone who can look at the bigger picture, connect inventory and purchasing decisions to customer demand and production, and proactively identify ways to improve the process.
This is not simply a reporting role — you’ll be expected to investigate issues, understand the “why,” and recommend practical solutions. xzgxqkn
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and the opportunity to join a growing organization in a newly created role.
Worksite address
township of bridgewater, NJ, 08807, US
Who can apply
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