Inventory Analyst Intern

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Review manufactured pipe, scrap, and billet inventory balances periodically throughout the month – resolving issues as they arise with operations and IT.


* Clear daily cycle counts of storeroom inventory.


* Supply documentation to SSC AR representative for STAR to invoice for shipments from prior business day.  Support SSC AR with weekly/month reconciliations between pipe inventory system and invoicing system. 


* Trace PO creation of freight payables systematically created for prepaid freight movements.  Identify duplication; work with SSC GL team to resolve.  Maintain log of missing POs for freight movements.  Create journal entries for accruing freight expenses without PO or invoice at month end.


* Provide support to SSC AP with invoices related to the UNIT Trains and Non-PO freight questions


* Ensure accurate inventory quantities and values in accordance with Group policies.


* Month end coordination with SSC AR to be sure all shipments have been invoiced – then work with operations ensuring production is balanced and all transactions are entered


* Prepare journal entries needed for month send to Senior Analyst for review; for areas including, but not limited to, Inventory, freight expense, customer claim accruals, etc.


* Assist in the Design/Implement/Improve reporting tools for end users of inventory data.


* Communicate and prepare files related inventory reporting to be supplied to Production Planning, FP&A, and Controlling monthly – within reporting deadlines.


* Assist Senior Inventory Analyst, FP&A Manager, and Controlling team in monthly review – performing analysis/gathering reports/getting questions answered to explain variances as assigned.   Share findings with team and determine need for additional entries.


* Support the Senior Inventory Analyst and NA SSC with Audit requests related to inventory.


* Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies


* Additional ad-hoc duties as assigned

Operation