About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Title: </strong><strong>Inventory Business Analyst</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Code: </strong><strong>37834</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Location: </strong><strong>Salt Lake City, UT</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Schedule: </strong><strong>9/80 1st Shift</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Job Description:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytically-driven Inventory Business Analyst to join our manufacturing inventory team. This role will be instrumental in optimizing inventory operations through data analysis, reporting, business intelligence tools, and operational auditing. The ideal candidate will transform complex inventory data into actionable insights that drive operational efficiency, support strategic decision-making, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvements in warehouse operations.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Essential Functions:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports; manage and deliver monthly and quarterly inventory reports to leadership</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Review daily operational reports, identify performance trends, and provide data-driven recommendations to supervisors for continuous improvement</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Conduct inventory analysis including turns, mispicks, high/low volume parts, aging, velocity, and stock level optimization</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Audit picker and stocker performance for accuracy and efficiency; investigate error root causes and recommend corrective actions</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Analyze fast-moving materials to optimize warehouse layout; collaborate with leadership to reorganize storage locations, positioning high-volume items within the pulling strike zone closest to kitting</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Develop strategies to utilize aisle 60 more effectively to reduce material sent to PL; recommend slotting improvements based on pick frequency</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Partner with Candace and her team to implement SAP changes based on analytical findings and system configuration requirements</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Monitor inventory discrepancies and coordinate resolution; support cycle counting and physical inventory processes</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Create interactive Power BI dashboards for real-time visibility and develop automated reporting solutions</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ensure compliance with defense industry regulations; maintain documentation of analytical methodologies, audit procedures, and reporting standards</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Preferred Additional Skills:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Demonstrated ability to analyze large datasets and identify meaningful patterns</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Strong understanding of inventory management principles (FIFO, EOQ, safety stock, reorder points)</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Experience with warehouse slotting optimization and material flow analysis</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Experience calculating and interpreting inventory metrics (turns, days on hand, fill rates, pick accuracy)</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ability to conduct root cause analysis on operational inefficiencies</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail</strong></span></li> <li style="font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for operational leaders</strong></span></li> </ul>