Inventory Control Analyst
Req ID: 46761 Date: Apr 13, 2026 Location: Auburn, WA, US, 98001 Company: Sonepar Brand: North Coast
There's a place for you at North Coast. A career at North Coast is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.
Our purpose is to proactively and ethically support our associates in driving sales growth and profitability at North Coast Electric by ensuring the right inventory is available at the right time and in the right place. We are committed to providing consistent, dependable inventory replenishment at appropriate levels, partnering with the vendors who deliver exceptional value, securing competitive pricing and reliably meeting our customers' and associates' requirements.
What You Will Do:
- Review and manage inventory parameters to support world-class customer experience and achieve service-level targets
- Purchase inventory to meet customer-required delivery dates and demand forecasts
- Maintain and manage item and vendor files to ensure accurate inventory planning and goal attainment
- Develop, publish, and execute the annual returns schedule; collaborate with SC Managers to reduce excess and reserve inventory company-wide
- Partner with vendors to ensure high service levels, reliable supply, and competitive pricing
- Manage inventory performance to meet asset management objectives, including: 150+ GMROI Less than 2% reserve inventory 96% first-shipment fill rate
- Expedite open purchase orders to mitigate supply disruptions and delivery risks
- Lead procurement efforts for special-order and non-standard items
- Negotiate pricing agreements and purchasing terms with vendors
- Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned
What You Will Bring:
- Committed to 100% accuracy and doing tasks right the first time (DIRTFT)
- Communicate effectively
- Detail Oriented
- Familiarity with MS Office
- Familiarity with NCE computer system
Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Office environment. Extensive use of computer and phone systems. Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday; however, evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required based on business needs. Requires regular and reliable on-site attendance.
Salary & Compensation: This position is an exempt position and not subject to overtime. Pay is $63,100 to $78,900 annually, DOE.
What We Offer You We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates: Healthcare plans Dental & vision Paid time off Paid parental leave 401(k) retirement savings with company match Tuition Reimbursement Employee referral bonus Opportunity to become a shareholder Employer-paid short- and long-term disability Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents Robust wellness program Gym reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.