About this opportunity
Ellsworth Adhesives lists this Traveling Inventory Analyst opportunity in germantown, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Summary
Responsible for driving inventory performance, optimization, and alignment across supply chain operations. This role analyzes inventory data, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and reporting to assess overall inventory health and collaborates cross-functionally to develop and implement effective stocking strategies. The analyst provides data-driven insights to influence business decisions and contributes to Sales, Inventory, Operating Planning (SIOP) and integrated business processes (IBS).
Responsibilities
Execute and support enterprise inventory strategy, segmentation, and optimization frameworks
Collaborate with distribution, commercial, and supply chain teams to implement efficient stocking solutions
Develop and maintain inventory KPIs, reporting, and analytics to guide business decisions
Analyze inventory recommendations (safety stock, reorder points, service levels) and make recommendations based on supplier costs, terms, and demand patterns. For ePlus - Presents inventory recommendations to customer audience to drive adoption, working with suppliers to expedite material customers as necessary
Support mitigation analysis for supply chain constraints. For ePlus - Communicates customers to mitigate stockouts, overstock, and scrap with product stocked at their location
Influence planning, procurement, and operations through data-driven insights
Apply inventory models (Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), safety stock, segmentation strategies) and maintain planning parameters
Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency improvements
Develop dashboards and reporting tools supporting inventory strategy execution
Support (SIOP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBS) and continuous improvement initiatives
Experience
2+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Supply Chain or related field. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Certifications, Business Licenses, Registrations, Other
Microsoft Excel certification (or equivalent proficiency)
APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) - Part 1 - preferred
Other Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, including making recommendations which may be outside standard operating procedures
Possess an understanding of the entire supply chain within the commodity and understands/communicates the impact of supply disruptions upstream
Effectively communicates the impact of supply disruptions
Continuous Improvement experience desired
Strong analytical skills
SQL and PowerBI experience
Attention to detail and accuracy required
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Familiarity with relevant industry regulations and standards
Experience leading projects or initiatives
Proficient with MS Office applications (Excel), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software, etc.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environments
Travel
N/A
Who can apply
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