Sr. Inventory Control Analyst

About Us

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country.

We're committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating, developing, and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment.  

About The Role

The Senior Inventory Control Analyst will support the inventory control team in achieving and sustaining accurate inventory levels, including but not limited to ensuring transactions are recorded, analysis of variances, development of reconciliations and implementing Dyson and 3PL Warehouse action plans. The role will also be responsible for the mentoring and training of new and current team members. The ability to anticipate change and present ideas for continuous improvement in Dyson’s every growing dynamic climate is crucial for success in this role.

This role requires regular onsite presence at our Chicago campus, 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of Inventory Control. This includes guiding the Inventory Specialist on daily tasks and aiding Inventory Control Analyst with transaction management and data analysis.
• Assist the Inventory Control Manager in analyzing returns to identify trends/issues, evaluate the data and develop reporting for management.
• Lead the Inventory Control team in identifying variances to reporting trends/issues, evaluate the data and develop reporting for management.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, develop an action plan and implement with Dyson 3PLs
• Support the month end close process relating to various inventory transactions
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with 3PL warehouses; effectively communicate to ensure processes are being followed and escalate to greater Supply Chain team when applicable
• Collaborate cross functionally and create opportunities for continuous improvement within Dyson
• Analyze and resolve any credit discrepancies by partnering with Inventory Control team and Accounts Receivable
• Lead and participate in the annual physical inventory counts of 3PL warehouses
• Prepare daily reconciliation reports of inventory balances between Dyson and 3rd party warehouses, when needed
• Process various manual stock movements into Dyson’s SAP inventory system such as kitting, retail refusals, re-pack adjustments and scrapping when needed
• Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role.
  
  
  

About you

• Bachelor’s degree required, Supply Chain or Operations Management major preferred.
• 3 years experience in a corporate environment with specific experience in inventory or supply chain strongly preferred.
• SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in month end close required.
• Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to dig into and dissect large amounts of data.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Adaptable/flexible – able to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrate follow-through capabilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Professional & team player.
• Ability to deliver projects in full, on time and to the highest quality.
• Empirical, disciplined, problem-solver.
• A mind set for Continuous Improvement
• Ability to train team members on new processes
  
  
  

Compensation : $73,600 - $92,000 annually bonus opportunity

Address: 1330 W Fulton Market Fl 5, Chicago, IL 60607

Benefits

At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter.

Financial Benefits

• 401K with up to a 4% match
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  
  
  

Lifestyle Benefits

• Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)
• Generous Child Care Leave Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Dyson Product Discounts
  
  
  

Health Benefits

• Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options
• Vision & Dental Coverage
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  
  
  

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.