Inventory Control Analyst II

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for properly maintaining parts inventory at various branch locations within predetermined inventory turn objectives and customer service level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


* Maintains established inventory levels and customer service objectives through daily analysis and review of Recommended Order Report for CAT products and non-CAT products 


* Orders and transfers products daily via ERP system to fill stock requirements


* Evaluates opportunities for bulk purchase discounts and makes recommendations to supervisors on potential purchases 


* Prepares “Slow Moving/Non-Stock Report” weekly for return to CAT and reviews surplus Cat and selected vendor parts for annual surplus returns 


* Orders emergency parts on selected vendors as required to meet customer requirements


* Recommends adjustments to system generated inventory levels based on upcoming demand changes


* Reviews future dated order opportunities with branch parts managers monthly


* Maintains daily contact with branches to resolve inventory discrepancies and shipping order discrepancies


* Follows up with branches regularly to be sure stock is received and claims are filed for missing & damaged inventory


* Attends regular branch meetings to field inventory questions. 


* Advises supervisor on any inventory problem areas


* Adds new part numbers and updates pricing in ERP system when required by vendors or parts personnel

UNIQUE DEPT.

DUTIES



* Analyzes improvement opportunities based on Parts Excellence Metrics


* Participates in stock setting review meetings with sales and service departments when necessary


* Works with counter personnel and parts managers on inventory & ERP related questions- 

MINIMUM REQUIRMENTS:

Education:

Four-year college degree in a related field with two years of inventory analysis experience or an associate’s degree in a related field with four years of related experience or a high school graduate with six years of computerized inventory experience.

Work Experience:

(See above)  Must have one additional year of experience in a GPEC Inventory Control Analyst I role or equivalent experience.

Physical:

Must be able to sit for long periods using a keyboard and monitor.

Other: 

Must have excellent customer service skills;  Must have advanced skills with computerized business systems and Microsoft Office;

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties.  Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.