We are seeking an experienced Inventory Controls Analyst to support inventory accuracy, financial controls, and operational continuity within a manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for investigating inventory discrepancies, performing reconciliations, supporting inventory-related SOX controls, and partnering with plant operations, finance, and supply chain teams to resolve inventory issues.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze inventory activity to identify discrepancies, variances, and potential control issues.
Investigate inventory variances and determine root causes, then partner with plant personnel to resolve identified issues.
Perform inventory reconciliations, account tie-outs, and inventory reporting.
Research and resolve negative inventory, COGI errors, IDoc issues, and other SAP inventory exceptions.
Execute and support inventory-related SOX controls, including appropriate documentation and evidence.
Monitor inventory adjustments and verify proper review and approval.
Support cycle counts and physical inventory activities, including count completeness reviews.
Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, providing supporting evidence, and following up on inventory-related findings.
Perform data analysis to identify trends, recurring inventory issues, and opportunities to improve inventory accuracy.
Partner cross-functionally with plant operations, finance, accounting, and supply chain teams.
Help standardize inventory control processes and procedures across manufacturing locations.
Support segregation-of-duties requirements and other internal control activities.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of inventory accounting, inventory analysis, or inventory control experience
Experience working within a manufacturing environment
Hands-on SAP inventory management experience
Experience investigating and resolving inventory variances and discrepancies
Understanding of cycle counts and physical inventory processes