Inventory analyst
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
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About Us
Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
Overview
The Inventory Analyst compiles and maintains records of quantity, type, and value of material, equipment or supplies stocked. Count material, equipment, merchandise, or supplies in stock and post totals to inventory records, manually or using the ERP (Sage) system. Ensures seamless processing of outgoing shipments and incoming items, as well as making transactional computer entries to keep the inventory system accurate.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Execute the Materials process and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking.
- Collaborate with Operations and Production personnel to ensure inventory is accurate and complete.
- Coordinate the Annual Inventory Count and the Daily Cycle Count.
- Investigate any stock discrepancies, provide the root cause of the discrepancy, and implement appropriate corrective action.
- Identify and report on recurring issues that drive inventory discrepancies and recommend and implement corrective actions to avoid recurrence of the same.
- Investigate receiving discrepancies with the Receiving and the Purchasing groups and make suggestions for process improvement
- Problem solve for any cases of missing deliveries, shipment, and documents.
- Identify, record, and process defective (NCR) inventory.
- Review the OE Back Order report on a weekly basis, investigate B/Os for closed jobs with the Pickers and release outstanding materials as required
- Investigate WIP variances and implement corrective actions as required.
- Collaborate with inventory team to develop reports that can be used by the Production, Materials and Shipping & Receiving departments to monitor and control inventory
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
· Minimum 1 year experience (3 years preferred)
· Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting and handling procedures.
· Ability to work independently.
· Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
· Effective time management skills.
Working Conditions
· Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
· Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
· Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings such as cold or hot weather outdoors; may have combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting throughout the day.
· Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 45 lbs.
· Fast-paced environment.
· Overtime as required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Inventory Analyst at Johnson Controls will count stock, keep inventory records accurate, and investigate and fix discrepancies. The role also coordinates annual and cycle counts and works with production and shipping teams.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 1 year of experience, with 3 preferred. They should know workplace safety and safe lifting, work independently, and communicate well verbally and in writing.
Skills
- Sage ERP
- inventory management
- cycle counting
- discrepancy investigation
- root cause analysis
- corrective action
- shipping and receiving
- back order management
- WIP variance analysis
- non-conformance reporting
- inventory reporting
- workplace safety
- safe lifting
- time management
- independent work
- written communication
- verbal communication
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Inventory Analyst
- inventory control
- inventory management
- cycle count
- annual inventory count
- Sage
- ERP
- stock discrepancies
- root cause analysis
- shipping and receiving
- WIP variance
- back order
- NCR non-conformance
- materials management
- data center equipment
- manufacturing
- Johnson Controls
- Silent-Aire
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- Sage ERP