Purpose of Position

The Inventory Management Analyst is responsible for completing tasks to ensure inventory transactions properly flow into SAP. This position is also responsible for troubleshooting higher-level issues related to Inventory Management and Physical Inventory for the Learning Centers.

Tasks and Responsibilities

· Oversee daily operations in SAP Inventory Management System ensuring activities are in line with policies and procedures; process and maintain accurate inventory transactions
· Analyze purchase orders to ensure best practices are being used as described in the Material Management QWI
· Manage the SAP Inventory Management Service Desk; prioritize tickets, assign work requests to Associate or Subject Matter Experts, track for timely resolution, as well as provide technical support through ServiceNow web platform
· Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Learning Centers on inventory management processes and procedures
· Support operations in the creation of new material masters, document drawing control numbers, price agreements, and procurement procedures
· Collaborate with IT and SAP Developers to recommend and help implement new enhancements in the production environment related to SAP inventory management
· Participate in User Acceptance Testing to validate SAP changes and updates
· Manage asset capitalization, cross-currency transfers, and retirement of fixed assets
· Provide guidance to Learning Center personnel in the completion of annual inventory verification plan and report on progress to plan
· Perform data mining and prepare analysis for inventory management decisions
· Author and maintain SAP User Guides, work instructions, job aids, and training documents for material management
· Manage content of Operations Simulator Operations Inventory Management TeamSpace Site
· Lead collaboration efforts with Business Units to resolve Inventory system issues and enhancements.
· Mentor Associate, Subject Matter Experts, and Spare Parts Administrators
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
· Maintain financial/operational controls and procedures
· Assist with ad hoc reporting and projects as assigned
· Implement process improvements and share best practices across the department
· Establish productive relationships with cross functional teams
· Travel as required

Minimum Education

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Technology

· 3-5 years of relevant experience

Minimum Experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

· Excellent verbal and written presentation skills

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Excellent organizational and analytical skills

· Great troubleshooting skills

· Ability to overcome obstacles and to handle requests in a timely manner

· Ability to work independently and with a team

· Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment

· Knowledge of SAP MM-IM and SAP FI

· Experience with Service-Now IT Service Desk web application

· Proficient with MS Office- Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered 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.