Inventory Analyst

Job Description:

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has an Inventory Analyst opportunity. This role reports into SCD, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Germantown, WI. This is an on-site/hybrid role and candidates must be able to reliably commute to our Germantown, WI facility at least 3 days per week. We are open to considering senior level candidates as well depending on prior skills and experience.

Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team! 

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

This role is responsible for driving inventory performance, optimization, and alignment across supply chain operations and 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
• Apply inventory models (Economic Order Quantity (EOQ), safety stock, segmentation strategies) and maintain planning parameters

• Support (SIOP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBS) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Senior level candidates will also mentor junior analysts, lead execution of continuous improvement initiatives, provide advanced inventory expertise, and lead the development and validation of inventory policies.

PERKS & BENEFITS

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in inventory management or supply chain (5+ years for Senior level candidates)
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college in Supply Chain or related field. Other equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Master’s degree, Advanced data analytics skills (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or Python) a plus for Senior level candidates

• Microsoft Excel certification (or equivalent proficiency)
• APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) – Part 1 - preferred
• 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

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