Inventory Associate

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Inventory Associate to join our dynamic supply chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock control, and supporting efficient warehouse operations. Your expertise will help optimize our logistics processes, improve data accuracy, and contribute to seamless order fulfillment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and technical proficiency will drive operational excellence and supply chain success.

Duties

• Monitor and manage inventory levels using warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP platforms such as AS400 and SAP, ensuring stock accuracy across multiple locations
• Conduct data mining and analysis to identify inventory discrepancies, root causes of stock issues, and opportunities for process improvement
• Collaborate with procurement, sourcing, and category management teams to optimize purchasing strategies and negotiate supplier contracts
• Perform demand planning and forecasting using tools like Power BI, Tableau, Nielsen data, and supply chain analytics to support inventory stocking decisions
• Oversee shipping & receiving operations, including materials handling, order fulfillment, heavy lifting, and logistics inventory management
• Utilize data visualization techniques to present insights on inventory trends, supply chain performance, and pricing strategies for cross-functional teams
• Support materials management by coordinating with production planning, merchandising, and warehouse operations to ensure timely stock replenishment and efficient stock rotation

Skills

• Extensive experience in warehouse distribution, warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory control software
• Strong data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel data analysis, spreadsheets, Power BI, Tableau, and other analytics tools
• Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, contracts management, and negotiations with suppliers
• Technical proficiency in ERP systems such as AS400 or SAP for inventory tracking and financial modeling
• Familiarity with logistics operations including shipping & receiving, 3PL (third-party logistics), materials handling, and demand planning
• Ability to perform root cause analysis to resolve stock discrepancies or process inefficiencies effectively
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills to coordinate between warehousing, purchasing, retail management, and logistics teams
• Experience with warehouse operations including forklift operation certification is preferred but not mandatory
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data sets related to supply chain management
• Knowledge of materials management principles such as MRP (Material Requirements Planning), production planning, and demand forecasting
• Competence in using inventory management software along with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI for reporting insights

Join us as an Inventory Associate if you’re passionate about optimizing supply chains through technical expertise and strategic thinking. Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency while advancing your career in a fast-growing industry!

Pay: $17.30 - $19.10 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person