Inventory Analyst

Company profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. 

Position

SAS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Finance Department as an Inventory Analyst. This is an opportunity for an analytical individual that possesses self-discipline, excellent people skills and the ability to deal with confidential material.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in all aspects of the daily, monthly and annual accounting functions regarding inventory and costing.
• Responsible for period-end reporting, inventory accuracy and valuation.
• Assist the Controller in generating daily, monthly inventory reporting schedules, trends and significant fluctuations in inventory.
• Audit and report on the overall inventory operational processes (factory, warehouse and retail) identifying inefficiencies, risks and trends impacting inventory 
• Recommend controls and procedures to improve the inventory process and decrease inventory leakage.
• Research and resolve discrepancies including, but not limited to, researching factory/warehouse claims, cycle count variances for missing product, adjusted inventory quantities, handling of damaged or factory/warehouse defect inventory and disposing of inventory.

• Reconcile and analyze produced units vs. warehouse receipt daily, weekly and period-end.
• Compile data from sources such as production systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and POS systems.

• Compare perpetual inventories to physical analyzing factory production system, in transit (between factories and factories to warehouse) warehouse receipt and retail store shipments.
• Verify clerical computations against physical count investigating reason(s) for discrepancies reporting findings to warehouse manager and management.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, i.e., cycle counts, period-end and year-end physical inventory. Record count results and discrepancies. Communicate count results to controller/management.
• Analyze and accurately resolve inventory issues researching transactions to determine root cause, and develop strategies for improvement, i.e., best practice.
• Compare retail store inventory receipts, sales, transfers, and returns to perpetual inventory to minimize retail store gain and loss.
• Ensure the physical security of stock by communicating to associate established inventory control guidelines and procedures and work with management to implement these procedures.
• Identifying critical risks inherent within the processes and operating systems to ensure there are robust internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of SAS’s inventory and accurate reporting of results.
• Collaborate with factory and warehouse management to resolve all variances and ensure internal controls are adhered to as written. 
• Develop and document processes that enhance inventory flow, transparency and best practice.
• Supports and assist finance, factory, and warehouse with special projects relating to inventory or other projects as assigned.

 Job Qualifications 

• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control principles, supply chain, and receiving functions
• Exceptional attention to detail; high level of accuracy
• Demonstrated knowledge of Data Warehouse Reporting software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to engage with management to exchange information, influence and persuade
• Proficient skills required in solid problem-solving, analytics, planning, organization, time management, and analysis
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365/ERP a plus but not required
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional team(s) in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to maintain confidential information and ability to work with deadlines
• Flexible, strategic team player with infallible integrity and ethical standards
• Strives for high performance and uses technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Must be able to sit or stand for 8 – 10 hours.
• Manual dexterity and coordination

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Two to five years of Inventory control.
• Experience with Data Warehouse Reporting Software
• Experience with D365/ERP systems a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc.) 
• Big Data analytics

I have read and understand the duties, responsibilities and qualifications of this position and acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation.I also understand that this is a summary of this position's duties and other responsibilities may be assigned as the company deems necessary.

SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an 
 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to-race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please.