Inventory Analyst - Springfield, OH

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. 

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POSITION TITLE:   Inventory Analyst – Konecranes Hoist Americas (KHA)

Job Summary

Manage all aspects of inventory control and accuracy of inventories, including forecasting mythologies, inventory processes, inventory obsolescence and inventory returns to ensure on time delivery and reduce stock-outs.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs analysis of customer demand, sales forecasts, and historical material usage to develop and execute forecasting plans.
2. Establish and implement methods and best practices related to the systems and process that support inventory forecasting.
3. Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions. Work with key personnel to effectively implement process improvements to operational procedures to proactively optimize overall location and item level accuracy.
4. Develop, implement, and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure that they are accurate and timely.
5. Coordinate and work with purchasing, engineering and production to consume or dispose of obsolete inventory through the purchasing action request (PAR) and the excess and slow-moving inventory (ESMI) review process.
6. Monitor warehouse transfers for accuracy and cost effectiveness.
7. Monitors inventory returns, provides reporting, and ensures quick returns to inventory.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• A four-year college degree related to the job description or related experience to the job description.
• 3 to 5 years of materials experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory management best practices including ERP/MRP systems and their use in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Knowledge SAP system and associated purchasing and inventory modules.
• APICS certification a plus.

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

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