Inventory Analyst

Inventory Analyst

The Materials and Inventory Control Specialist collaborates closely with Distribution Center operations to optimize space and resource utilization, ensure accurate production reporting, and provide necessary training. This role serves as a liaison between Operations and other departments to correct system input or data errors, and develops job instructions and flowcharts to meet operational requirements.

Responsibilities

Identify storage and performance inefficiencies within the warehouse and work with warehouse leadership to implement solutions.

Set up parts and manage part obsolescence and removal in both QAD and customer systems.

Develop, monitor, and audit the Production Reporting Reconciliation Process for transfers, barcodes, scrap, and work center accuracy.

Ensure QAD accuracy in capturing and transferring production information.

Control QAD long-range forecasts, including family forecasting.

Investigate suspect transactions and assist in resolving issues through feedback, training, reports, or procedures.

Collaborate with Production, Information Technology, and Finance to identify areas for reporting accuracy improvement.

Develop procedures and work instructions to improve and standardize production and supporting processes, such as barcode, scrap, and shipping.

Coordinate and direct physical inventory resources for all fabrication in-line (WIP) and finished goods (FG) areas.

Perform miscellaneous tasks, including OEE and capacity studies.

Coordinate and perform part audits or cycle counts between inventories.

Troubleshoot QAD / Eagle / Ford systems.

Resolve customer issues, complaints, and PRs, including mis-picks, mis-ships, and shortages / overages.

Essential Skills

Experience in inventory control and planning.

Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.

Knowledge of production planning and control.

Ability to conduct cycle counts and inventory tracking.

Understanding of warehouse distribution and data control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in materials control.

Work Environment

This position is onsite, requiring collaboration with various departments to ensure smooth operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lebanon, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lebanon, TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

About Aston Carter :

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.