Inventory Analyst

Job Title: Inventory Analyst

Location – Houston, TX

Contract- 12 month of contract role

MSP NOTES

100% Onsite at the Houston office, local candidates only. Relocation not considered at this time.

Initial Assignment Length: 12 months with possibility of extension and potential conversion to full time

Schedule: 8AM-5PM local time but should be flexible in case needed to coordinate with members of the larger global team

Description:

About the Role

We are seeking an Inventory Analyst to support day-to-day supply, inventory, and purchasing activities across ***’s global supply chain. In this role, you will maintain material availability by monitoring supply strategies, executing site-to-site inventory balancing, and performing detailed inventory analysis. You will also ensure high data integrity through consistent reporting and manage the full purchase order lifecycle to secure on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, experienced in managing contract manufacturers (CMs), and comfortable working with data. You should excel at executing standard operating procedures while continuously identifying opportunities for proactive process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Analysis & Reporting

• Run recurring reports to track inventory levels, excess & obsolete (E&O), and shortages across global hubs
• Monitor inventory against targets (DOH, turns, safety stock) and flag variances to senior team members
• Evaluate supply plans to manage inventory balancing across sites prior to E&O reporting Maintain and update dashboards and data files (Excel / BI tools) with accurate, timely information
• Perform root cause analysis on inventory imbalances (excess, shortages, slow-moving stock)
• Support monthly inventory reviews by preparing data and highlighting key changes

Operational Support for S&OP

• Provide data inputs for S&OP and supply reviews (inventory position, risks, gaps)
• Track and report key metrics such as inventory turns, service levels, and aging
• Follow up on action items from planning and inventory review meetings

Purchase Order Execution

• Create and release purchase orders based on planning signals and guidance
• Manage open POs to ensure on-time delivery, including:
• Tracking supplier commits
• Expediting or de-expediting orders as needed
• Resolving delivery and quantity discrepancies
• Maintain accurate PO data in ERP systems (dates, quantities, pricing)
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve PO issues

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work with Planning, Logistics, and Warehouse teams to ensure smooth material flow
• Coordinate inbound shipments and update delivery status as needed
• Support Finance with basic PPV tracking and invoice discrepancies

Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement

• Follow standard operating procedures for inventory and purchasing activities
• Identify data issues or process gaps and escalate to management
• Support implementation of simple process improvements and data clean-up efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
• 3 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing and inventory analysis (internships acceptable)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic data analysis)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, etc.) preferred
• Basic understanding of supply chain and inventory concepts (lead time, safety stock, turns)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute repeatable processes accurately
• Good communication skills for working with internal teams and suppliers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on commitments