Opportunity
Robern, a Kohler company, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Inventory Analyst to join our team. As a Supply Chain Inventory Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in inventory management, control, and optimization. With experience in inventory control strategies, inventory management analysis, inventory reduction initiatives, and SAP systems you will play a critical role in managing CAPEX projects/inventory systems, updating material master data in SAP, and overseeing and driving a new cycle count program, among other inventory related strategies.
Fundamental Responsibilities
Capital Projects/Inventory Implementation & Optimization
Own, maintain and optimize 2 Kardex Vertical Storage Units, by evaluating product characteristics, demand patterns, and storage space limitations.Analyze item velocity, picking frequency, and storage bin capacities to determine the optimal placement of items within each of the 2 Kardex systems.Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and warehouse teams to define ideal box positions, configure the system parameters, and optimize picking routes for maximum efficiency.Regularly review and update each Kardex configuration based on product assortments, packaging sizes, weights, heights, and storage space utilization to enhance inventory accessibility and reduce picking errors, while simultaneously utilizing the highest capacity.Take ownership of developing, maintaining and expanding the current WMS test system. Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and warehouse teams to develop roadmap and strategies for full WMS roll out.Develop material and storage location parameters to support WMS rollout and ongoing maintenance within product lifecycle. Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and functional reports.
Manage Cycle Count Program and Inventory Discrepancies:
Develop and execute a comprehensive cycle count program to ensure regular and systematic inventory accuracy checks across all storage locations.Coordinate and oversee cycle counting activities, including planning, scheduling, and execution, to minimize disruptions to daily operations.Investigate inventory discrepancies and perform root cause analysis to identify underlying issues related to receiving, picking, inventory transactions, or system inaccuracies.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as finance, operations, and quality control, to resolve inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
Update and Maintain Material Master Data in SAP
Take ownership of the material master data in SAP, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of item descriptions, attributes, and supply chain parameters.Collaborate closely with procurement, production, quality assurance & NPD teams to update data for added items, product changes, or supplier updates.Conduct regular audits and data validation checks to identify and rectify any inconsistencies, duplicates, or obsolete entries.Work closely with IT and SAP administrators to optimize SAP functionalities, implement automation, and enhance data governance practices.