Inventory Control Analyst

Position Summary: We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Inventory Control Analyst to lead end-to-end supply planning and inventory optimization activities. This role will bridge demand planning, supply planning, and inventory control to ensure optimal product availability while minimizing working capital and supply chain risk. The ideal candidate brings strong planning expertise, advanced analytics capability, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Develop and evaluate supply scenarios based on demand variability, capacity constraints, and supplier risks
• Proactively identify potential disruptions and lead contingency planning efforts
• Provide recommendations to balance service, cost, and inventory risk
• Collaborate with manufacturing and Supply Chain team to understand capacity limitations and constraints
• Optimize inventory & supply plans within network constraints
• Escalate and resolve bottlenecks impacting supply continuity
• Play a key role in monthly S&OP / IBP cycles by preparing supply reviews and executive-level summaries
• Ensure alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans
• Support decision-making through scenario modeling and trade-off analysis
• Own and track key supply chain KPIs such as service level, fill rate, inventory turns, and forecast bias
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions
• Drive accountability across stakeholders for achieving targets
• Ensure accuracy of master data (lead times, MOQ, safety stock parameters, etc.)
• Maintain system integrity across planning tools and ERP platforms
• Partner with IT and master data teams to resolve data issues and improve system reliability
• Work closely with Procurement to align on supplier performance, lead times, and order strategies
• Monitor & manage inventory health, days of supply, and safety stock strategies
• Support sourcing decisions with supply and inventory insights
• Optimize inventory positioning across distribution networks and warehouses
• Support decisions related to distribution strategy and product flow
• Balance regional demand variability with network efficiency
• Lead initiatives to enhance planning processes, tools, and methodologies
• Support digital transformation efforts (automation, advanced analytics, planning systems)
• Champion best practices and standardization across the supply chain

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply planning, inventory control, or supply chain analytics
• Strong understanding of S&OP / IBP processes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP/APO/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience with planning or analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms)
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Solid understanding of supply planning concepts, including inventory optimization, safety stock, and capacity planning
• Familiarity with S&OP / IBP processes and planning tools
• Experience working with large datasets and translating data into actionable insights