Position Overview
The Inventory Analyst is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy across manufacturing operations while driving data-driven improvements to inventory performance. This position partners closely with Materials, Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, and Operations to ensure inventory levels appropriately support customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and operational waste.The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, enjoys solving complex inventory challenges, and has experience working within ERP systems in a manufacturing environment. This individual will leverage data, reporting, and root cause analysis to improve inventory integrity, optimize stocking strategies, and support operational decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Analysis & Optimization
- Analyze inventory levels, historical usage, demand trends, and production requirements to determine appropriate reorder points and safety stock levels.
- Monitor inventory performance metrics and recommend adjustments to optimize inventory investment while maintaining production continuity.
- Identify slow-moving, excess, obsolete, and at-risk inventory and develop corrective action plans.
- Evaluate inventory turnover and recommend strategies to improve inventory utilization.
Inventory Accuracy
- Conduct routine inventory audits, cycle count analysis, and physical inventory reconciliation.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
- Partner with warehouse and production teams to maintain accurate inventory transactions.
- Ensure inventory records accurately reflect on-hand quantities, locations, lot numbers, serial numbers, and other inventory attributes.
Data Analysis & Reporting
- Develop, maintain, and analyze inventory dashboards and KPI reports.
- Prepare recurring inventory reports for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, shortages, and opportunities.
- Utilize data analytics to identify process improvements and support business decisions.
- Present inventory findings and recommendations to Operations and Supply Chain leadership.
Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
- Utilize Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies to identify and eliminate recurring inventory issues.
- Analyze inventory-related problems and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
- Recommend process improvements that reduce inventory errors, improve inventory visibility, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Inventory Systems & Process Management
- Utilize ERP systems and inventory management software to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Track inventory attributes including quantities, lot/batch numbers, serial numbers, expiration dates (where applicable), and inventory locations.
- Assist in developing and implementing inventory control policies and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain data integrity across inventory systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Production, Planning, Materials, Purchasing, Warehouse, Manufacturing Engineering, Finance, and Quality teams.
- Support production scheduling by ensuring inventory availability.
- Address inventory-related issues in a timely and professional manner.
Continuous Learning
- Stay current on inventory management best practices, technologies, and industry trends.
- Recommend new tools, automation opportunities, and reporting capabilities that improve inventory visibility and efficiency.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of inventory analysis experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting high-volume or contract manufacturing operations preferred.
- Strong understanding of inventory control principles, cycle counting, inventory accuracy, and warehouse operations.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query preferred, advanced formulas).
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Microsoft Dynamics, Plex, Infor, or similar).
- SQL (preferred).
- Tableau and/or Power BI.
- Inventory Management Software.
- Data visualization and reporting tools.
Analytical Competencies
- Analyze complex inventory data and identify trends.
- Perform Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve inventory-related issues.
- Develop data-driven recommendations for process improvement.
- Balance inventory investment with customer demand and operational requirements.
- Interpret large data sets and communicate findings effectively.
Preferred Experience
- Contract Manufacturing
- High-Mix / High-Volume Manufacturing
- Modular Manufacturing
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Data Center Manufacturing
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Inventory Optimization
- Materials Planning
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain Analytics
Benefits & Perks
GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
