Inventory Control Analyst
- Mississauga, ON, L4V 1L7, Canada
Full-time
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Take your Career to the next Level with MEVOTECH.
Join Our Team at Mevotech!
Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company? Mevotech is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Analyst to join our dynamic team.
About Us
Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry, specializing in driveline, steering, and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience, we're dedicated to engineering excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Inventory Control, the Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for managing inventory levels, analyzing data, generating reports, and optimizing inventory control systems. This role ensures data accuracy, identifies discrepancies, and implements process improvements to drive operational efficiency and cost reduction. The Analyst will also collaborate with cross functional teams to track inventory transactions accurately and maintain warehouse layout parameters.
Key Responsibilities
Join Our Team at Mevotech!
Are you ready to elevate your career with a leading North American aftermarket auto parts company? Mevotech is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Analyst to join our dynamic team.
About Us
Mevotech is a trusted leader in the aftermarket auto parts industry, specializing in driveline, steering, and suspension parts. With over 40 years of experience, we're dedicated to engineering excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our commitment to employee wellness and engagement has earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Inventory Control, the Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for managing inventory levels, analyzing data, generating reports, and optimizing inventory control systems. This role ensures data accuracy, identifies discrepancies, and implements process improvements to drive operational efficiency and cost reduction. The Analyst will also collaborate with cross functional teams to track inventory transactions accurately and maintain warehouse layout parameters.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory records across warehouse and distribution centre locations, ensuring optimal stock levels and supporting overall inventory control performance.
- Investigate, analyse, and resolve inventory discrepancies, variances, and transaction errors in a timely manner to maintain system accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Plan and conduct daily cycle counts, reconcile physical inventory to system records, and ensure compliance with company inventory control policies and procedures.
- Use advanced Excel functions, ERP data, and analytical tools to identify inventory trends, forecast potential issues, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Prepare clear and accurate reports on inventory movement, turnover, stock accuracy, cycle count results, variances, and root-cause findings for management review.
- Partner with warehouse operations, supply chain, purchasing, customer service, and cross-functional teams to improve inventory accuracy, prevent stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.
- Maintain warehouse layout parameters, bin locations, inventory transactions, and item master data to support efficient material flow and accurate reporting.
- Develop, track, and report on key performance indicators including inventory accuracy, inventory turnover, order accuracy, cycle count completion, and supplier-related performance metrics.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, process standardization, and inventory optimization projects that reduce cost, improve accuracy, and enhance distribution centre performance.
- 1–3 years of experience in inventory control, inventory management, warehouse operations, supply chain, distribution, or a related analytical role.
- Strong understanding of warehouse operations, distribution centre processes, inventory transactions, cycle counting, stock reconciliation, and storage solutions.
- Experience working with bulk inventory, finished goods, stock movement, receiving, picking, replenishment, and shipping processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data analysis, reporting, and large data set management.
- Experience with ERP, WMS, MRP, or inventory management systems is preferred.
- Working knowledge of data visualization or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills with the ability to turn inventory data into actionable recommendations.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work with warehouse associates, supervisors, cross-functional teams, and internal customers.
- High attention to detail, accuracy, organization, and follow-through in a fast-paced operations environment.
- Flexibility to work day and evening shifts based on operational needs.
- Position follows an onsite work requirement, consisting of five (5) days onsite.
- Primarily warehouse based with standard working hours; may require additional hours to meet project/work deadlines or address urgent matters.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Minimal physical demands, primarily involving sitting, using a computer, and other warehouse related activities
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for managing inventory levels, analyzing data, and optimizing inventory control systems to ensure accuracy. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify discrepancies, implement process improvements, and maintain warehouse layout parameters.
Requirements
Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or supply chain management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP or inventory management systems are required.
Skills
- Inventory control
- Data analysis
- Cycle counting
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Warehouse operations
- Supply chain management
- Root-cause analysis
- Reporting
- Process improvement
- Stock reconciliation
- KPI tracking
- Problem-solving
- Communication
Benefits
- Employee wellness program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Data & Analytics
- Administrative
Keywords
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Operations
- Supply Chain
- Distribution Centre
- Cycle Counts
- ERP
- WMS
- MRP
- Microsoft Excel
- PivotTables
- VLOOKUP
- Data Analysis
- KPIs
- Inventory Turnover
- Stock Accuracy
- Root-cause Analysis
- Process Standardization
- Material Flow
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Aftermarket Auto Parts