Inventory Control Analyst

• Oversee the receiving process for all products at the location
• Analyze and review all special-order vendor back orders as well as customer back orders that may be the result of poor inventory control practices
• Analyze all Value Add and other Trend force ships and take appropriate steps to correct in the system
• Ensure that the Value Add process is completed in a timely manner
• Complete cycle counts as requested by the Sourcing Department and Location Manager
• Notify the Sourcing Department of any inventory adjustment due to damage, short shipment, returns or for any other reason
• Coordinate with the Sourcing Department inventory adjustments due to cycle counts needed at the location
• Run the bi-annual fiscal inventory for the location
• Notify / Requests of the Sourcing Managers of new product code set-ups
• Work with any vendor that has been established to provide the company with a location “Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).”
• Maintain a working knowledge of all products manufactured in store and how they are assembled
• Communicate with the Sourcing Department on all Cycle Count variances to find root cause of problems and to keep the problem from reoccurring
• Work with Supplier Reps and/or the Sourcing Department to manage damaged and defective products to obtain most value for the company
• Identify and manage surplus and obsolete inventory
• Proactively works to reduce and manage this inventory
• Understands the impact of slow-moving inventory on the procurement process
• Manager aging and tracking of non-stock material
• Oversee Order Entry process to ensure that orders are entered to best impact inventory usage such as managing and overseeing the use of Future Orders for maximum advantage
• Work with the Sourcing Department to achieve the best optimized inventory
• Project future usage changes and understands their impact on the system
• Run RARR’s and orders from POERR and WTERR to maintain levels of assigned programs
• Seeks out suppliers with Sourcing Managers guidance when normal ARP path supplier is out of stock
• Enter PO’s into the system, as needed
• Review all confirmations with price and quantities in Trend, updating pricing and ship date
• Work with Sourcing Manager on getting any replacement cost updated as needed to keep variance to a minimum
• Maintain a confirmation file system
• Communicate with CRS/SM on updating ICSW on items usage to maintain Trend files
• This includes updating ICSW files, status, safety stock, lead time, usage adjustments and standard packs for assigned product categories or vendors
• Works with Fulfillment Team to improve locations turns and profitability
• Administers and maintains pool shipments as part of any “Hub & Spoke” distribution programs within a market
• Administration and take-away reporting of vendor consigned inventory programs within a location or market
• Review of daily NNA and PORBX reports with follow up to avoid any out of stock situations
• Responsible to achieve inventory level targets and Open to Buy controls as set by the Director of Supply Chain Fulfillment. (Based on products replenished by ICS)
• Other duties that may need to be assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• 2 years’ relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience in the building industry preferred
• Interpersonal communication, writing skills, and highly organized
• Tech-savvy with strong emphasis on Microsoft Office and Trend procurement procedures

Knowledge and experience in the building industry preferred

• competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love
• provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
• latest training, tools, and technologies