Inventory Analyst

Inventory Analyst (Operational Inventory Control)

LOCATION: Jupiter, FL

STATUS: Salary-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records and supporting daily inventory control activities within a manufacturing and repair environment for industrial gas turbine components. This role is highly operational and hands-on, with a strong focus on cycle counting, inventory accuracy, material movement discipline, and root cause investigation. The Inventory Analyst works closely with Production, Shipping & Receiving, Purchasing, and Planning to ensure inventory is properly tracked by material number, serial number, and storage location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:

Execute and manage the cycle count program, including scheduling, counting, reconciliation, and reporting

Perform regular cycle counts of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory

Reconcile count results in SAP and partner with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies

Reconcile inventory data between SAP and warehouse management systems

Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis

Support bin verification and location audits to ensure proper storage and labeling

Maintain accurate cycle count documentation and audit trails

Coordinate physical inventory events, including annual wall-to-wall counts

Monitor inventory transactions to ensure proper SAP posting discipline

Ensure accurate inventory levels across all storage locations

Support daily inventory movement processes including receipts, transfers, issues, and shipments

Ensure materials are properly staged, labeled, and transacted during operations

Track customer-owned inventory, including serialized turbine components

Partner with production teams to ensure proper issuing and backflushing to work orders

Track and report inventory accuracy metrics (cycle count accuracy, adjustment trends, location accuracy)

Identify and drive process improvement opportunities to strengthen inventory controls

Develop standard work procedures for inventory control processes

Support internal audits and compliance requirements related to inventory and traceability

Maintain and validate SAP master data impacting inventory accuracy

Ensure inventory adjustments are properly documented and approved

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve transaction accuracy and system discipline

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Training

Associate s or Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Skills/Experience

2+ years of experience in inventory control, warehouse operations, or manufacturing inventory management

Strong experience with cycle counting and discrepancy resolution

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, reporting)

Experience in manufacturing, repair, aerospace, or heavy industrial environments

Experience with serialized inventory and traceability requirements

Working knowledge of SAP inventory transactions (goods receipt, goods issue, transfer postings, adjustments)

Experience supporting physical inventory audits and compliance programs

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Root cause problem-solving and investigative mindset

Ability to work on the shop floor and in warehouse environments

Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration

High sense of ownership and accountability for inventory accuracy

Regular time spent in warehouse and production environments

Occasional lifting or movement of materials up to 40 lbs.

May require off-shift or weekend support during physical inventories or urgent investigations

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled