INVENTORY ANALYST

Inventory Analyst - Riverside, MO

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management systems and aluminum products.

We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China.

Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Our Mission is to make people's lives better by :

• Delivering outstanding quality products and services to our customers;
• Providing meaningful opportunity, job satisfaction, and job security for our people;
• Being positive contributors to our communities; and,
• Providing superior long-term investment returns to our stakeholders.

Our strength is our people

We invite you to follow your dreams and explore a challenging and rewarding career at Martinrea.

The Inventory Analyst will oversee all inventory control functions for the facility by using the CMS cycle counting module to count WIP, finished good and components based on ABC analysis.

Essential Functions

• The inventory analyst will monitor negative and critically low inventory daily.
• They will investigate inventory discrepancies, determine the root cause and implement corrective actions. Following up to ensure corrective actions have been put into place.
• The inventory analyst will report daily on inventory discrepancies.
• They will work with production and purchasing to ensure inventory accuracy.
• They will report, graph, and speak to inventory accuracy.
• The inventory analyst will lead the quarterly physical inventories, organize the process and coordinate the people conducting the counts.
• They will provide direction to other employees to ensure accurate production reporting.
• The inventory analyst will ensure that raw materials and product are dispersed and consumed based on FIFO.
• They will be responsible for backing up Material Planner and performing their duties when required.
• The inventory analyst will contribute to the plant wide initiatives in continuous improvement, productivity, quality, customer service, cost reduction, safety and housekeeping.
• They will be responsible for maintaining inventory absolute value of 95%

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or commensurate experience in the field of inventory control and accuracy of stock.
• Knowledge with corrective action tools to understand and fix issues specific to stock, or processes affecting the stock.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, problem solving, decision making, and teamwork skills
• Must have a good knowledge of the English language
• Must have Lean Training and / or Experience in HFDS implementation and roll out
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and inventory management system (CMS)
• Must be able to prioritize, work with limited supervision, give instruction, and be willing to be hands-on with projects
• Must be able to multi-task, analyze data, pay close attention to detail, and be self-motivated
• Knowledge of Customer Specific Requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / IATF 16949

Work Environment

80% Office, 20% Plant Floor (Proper PPE required)

Benefits

• Working in a great team environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Short term and long term disability coverage
• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
• Supplier discounts
• Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities

Job Type - Full Time Salaried