What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Control Analyst position at Adidas?
Purpose: Monitors the integrity of inventory and transactions, ensuring that inventory of record is accurate and established procedures are maintained. Works directly with Manager, Inventory Control, DC Operations and Customer Service/Order Fulfilment to review and standardize processes and assist with the development of new procedures to support inventory accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assess inventory balance between the warehouse and SAP inventory through routine monitoring and communicate discrepancies noted
* Monitor daily inventory transactions and report any discrepancies to Inventory Control Manager
* Assist with development of procedures, training manuals and training personnel designed to maintain the integrity of DC inventory
* Collect, monitor and report inventory transactions using SAP, Excel, BI queries and WMS reporting
* Assist the Inventory Control Manager in the integrity of adidas interests in all aspects of inventory
* Perform thorough research and document inventory discrepancies using all available resources to identify root causes and supply possible solutions
* Develop, implement, and monitor all key functions related to inventory transactions to assure that they are accurate and timely
* Daily business goals and other projects as assigned are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Key Relationships:
* Inventory Control management
* DC Operations * Inbound/Outbound Distribution personnel
* Customer Service/Order Fulfillment * Finance Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: July 2019
* Advanced MS Office skills required * Working knowledge and understanding of Distribution and Manufacturing operations
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Possess the willingness to learn, improve and adapt
* Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timescales and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality
* SAP knowledge/experience preferred
* Ability to work independently with little guidance on several projects simultaneously.
* Strong interpersonal and communications skills
* Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
* Ability to effectively interact with all levels of business via phone, written communication and in person
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:
* Associate or Bachelors degree in a business related field
* Minimum of 5 years' experience in Inventory Control in a warehouse and/or manufacturing environment
ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
