Inventory Analyst

Inventory Analyst

Position Summary: The Inventory Analyst has the primary duty to ensure accurate inventory records and schedule production within TOA’s ERP system. The Inventory Analyst will perform tasks such as cycle counts, scheduling, transaction analysis, process reviews, and support training sessions in order to improve inventory management.

TOA USA Expectation of Employee:

• Adhere to TOA (USA) Policies and Safety Practices
• Adhere to the TMS policy
• Mutual respect and strong teamwork
• Follow Stop, Call, Wait policy
• Excellent attendance

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Math Skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
• Strong Spreadsheet skills

Qualifications Desired:

• BS in Business, or other related field
• Previous ERP/MIS Experience
• Previous Manufacturing Experience
• Previous Database Experience

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Excellent Attendance
• Self- motivated
• Complete required documents
• Allocate use of Available Resources
• Compile Reports and Present to Management
• Work as a Team to Plan and Implement Procedures to maximize operational efficiency
• Problem Solve situations within the department
• Ability to assist departmental needs upon request

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Language Skills- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence, effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to structure Tasks Plans and Goals
• Ability to alter course as needed adjust to changing situations handle multiple tasks, complete assignments on time and model Punctual behavior
• Ability to work in fast paced work environment
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to stand throughout the shift

Physical Demands and Work Environment:  The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to see, hear, talk, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, and reach with hands and arms. Upon occasion the employee is required to lift and move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:  The office noise environment is moderate.  Most of the time will be spent in the office.  On occasion, the employee will be required to work on the plant floor to monitor progress.  The plant environment noise level is loud.  Although the plant is climate controlled, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  PPE consisting of a hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel toe shoes, and long sleeves are required when entering or working in the plant.  Gloves must be worn when handling parts.  When entering the plant, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, moving equipment, fumes, airborne particles, dust, vibration, weld sparks/flash, and smoke.  A fire resistant (FR) jacket or shirt must be worn when entering the welding departments.

Performance Standards:

• Annual performance appraisal
• Attainment of annual goals established between the Inventory Analyst and ERP Manager