Inventory Analyst

Overview

Research, develop, implement and monitor inventory management and distribution logistics systems, concepts and procedures for worldwide parts inventory and operations management, supporting the Product Support & Logistics (PSLD) division's inventory and customer service objectives.

What you'll do

• Develop automated processes to aid in data cleansing and maintenance using analytical tools (SQL, SAS, Python, PowerBI).
• Develop and test new reporting tools, following standards and best practices.
• Support 24x7 PIC systems for dealer order recommendations, willing to work in Europe / US time zone.
• Perform work to achieve corporate supply chain performance targets focused on inventory reduction, increased inventory turns and improved parts availability.
• Work effectively with diverse, multi-functional teams to apply the supply chain logistics process and lead team efforts to develop a lean parts distribution network.
• Ensure the complete and successful testing and conversion planning of all PIC functions in dealers' ERP conversion projects.
• Contribute to design, development, and deployment of the new PIC Data Analytics Suite (DAS).

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in engineering / Math's / Science / Commerce.
• 2 to 3 years' relevant experience in data analytics and visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of business acumen: comments on the organization's business model and financial goals; communicates key considerations for business decision making.
• Working knowledge of standard operating procedures: designs, implements and evaluates SOPs affecting daily and strategic operations to increase operational efficiency.
• Working knowledge of effective communication: delivers helpful feedback, makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work, avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.
• Working knowledge of problem solving: identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives; uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.
• Working knowledge of data gathering and reporting: detects and summarizes patterns in data by producing simple reports; customizes data fields to meet clients' needs.
• Working knowledge of data visualization: creates figures for regular data visualization tasks; develops or uses tools such as Tableau and Datawrapper to generate visualizations.
• Working knowledge of electronic data interchange (EDI) tools: maps EDI data within appropriate applications; develops and tests new maps.
• Working knowledge of inventory management: tracks inventory information for a specific product group or location; produces basic inventory management reports for senior staff to reconcile inventory balances.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Works onsite five days a week.
• Willing to work in Europe / US time zone to support 24x7 PIC systems.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.