What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Analyst / 1st Shift position at Danfoss?
The Impact You'll Make
The Warehouse Inventory Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving inventory accuracy within the warehouse. This role ensures timely and accurate data entry, identifies discrepancies, and supports continuous improvement of inventory control processes to meet operational and customer service goals.
This is a 1st Shift position, working Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime or weekend work during inventory peaks
What You’ll Be Doing
Inventory Accuracy & Control
Education & Experience
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
The Warehouse Inventory Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving inventory accuracy within the warehouse. This role ensures timely and accurate data entry, identifies discrepancies, and supports continuous improvement of inventory control processes to meet operational and customer service goals.
This is a 1st Shift position, working Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime or weekend work during inventory peaks
What You’ll Be Doing
Inventory Accuracy & Control
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts and reconcile variances.
- Investigate discrepancies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate inventory records in WMS/ERP systems.
- Monitor stock levels, adjustments, and inventory transactions for accuracy.
- Analyze inventory trends, shrinkage, and accuracy metrics to identify patterns or risks.
- Develop and maintain inventory KPI dashboards and reports.
- Prepare periodic inventory accuracy and cycle count reports for leadership.
- Review current inventory control processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
- Assist in designing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory handling.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives such as lean practices, layout changes, or slotting optimization.
- Coordinate physical inventory counts and annual audits.
- Support receiving, put-away, picking, and shipping teams with inventory-related inquiries.
- Assist in resolving system issues, barcode scanning errors, or transaction discrepancies.
- Train warehouse team members on proper inventory practices and system usage.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED is required
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, or related field preferred.
- Two (2) years experience in warehouse inventory control or logistics environment.
- Experience with WMS/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Manhattan, or similar).
- Strong understanding of inventory control concepts (FIFO, cycle counting, SKU management).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to work in warehouse conditions (temperature variations, noise, standing/walking).
- Ability to lift up to 30–50 lbs. as needed.
- Frequent standing, bending, and reaching required.
- We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
- You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
- We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
- You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.