Position OverviewThe Associate Analyst, Inventory Analyst contributes to designing process improvement plans for the Inventory Control team. In this capacity, the Associate Analyst monitors and collects data reports for process failures, analyzes investigation results, generates recommendations to improve processes, as well as coordinates and documents approved improvements.

Job Description

Create and send variance reports to ensure product rotation and inventory level standards are maintained for internal purges and outside storage. Resolve and update inventory discrepancies by working closely with field inventory control teams, and outside storage warehouses contacts. This includes processing adjustments on variances following the review of reporting and information received from field teams and external contacts.Create reports on products transferred from facility to facility, from facility to outside storage, from vendors to outside storage warehouses to ensure accurate and timely reconciliations occur. Analyze the data to recommend process improvements.Review documentation associated with handbills, r-bill, PO's, purges escalations to ensure accuracy and timely approvals. This includes researching, resolving and approving escalated issues within authorized limits. Communicate with internal Customer Service, OS&D, and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate inventory reporting based on documentation analysis.Support completion of various team projects by tracking completion of projects tasks and updating project plans in collaboration with Data Scientists and Management.Write & execute queries, replicate/create report templates to automate processes, research options to automate delivery of reports to customers, complete testing against test plan. Collaborate with internal team members to understand and support current processing, and make recommendations to business partners and management on potential enhancements to current reporting that could be completed in conjunction automation projects.Extract data and prepare ad hoc reports, including inventory results, and update management with results. Identify reporting anomalies and root cause to assist with process improvement, enhancing reporting and streamlining data entry.Travel Required:No

Environment

Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

Skills

Specialized Knowledge : Ability to identify reporting anomalies; Ability to create macros to assist in process improvement, debug reporting issues, and complete data analysis for relevancy and accuracy. General understanding of SQL and queries.Special Skills : Strong ability to multi-task; Strong attention to details; Working knowledge of warehouse systems; Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel), and Google suites; Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

Years Of Experience

2-5 : A minimum of 2 years of experience in inventory control and quality assurance roles. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Programming, Accounting or related field preferred, or at least 4 years of related experience and training in lieu of degree.

QualificationsBachelor's Degree - Business Studies in Business Administration , High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyC&S Wholesale Services, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Services is one of many companies within the C&S Family of Companies, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. At C&S, We Select the Best® & those with the motivation, pride, and drive to succeed in our fast-paced world.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with C&S Wholesale Services, Inc. C&S Wholesale Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.