Sr. Inventory Control Analyst

The Senior Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for the governance, accuracy, and integrity of inventory across the organization. This role provides enterprise-wide oversight of inventory transactions, controls, reconciliation processes, and receiving operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, material traceability, and operational continuity.

The position partners cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and Purchasing to drive inventory accuracy, strengthen internal controls, support MRP effectiveness, and ensure compliance with regulatory and ISO standards. The Senior Inventory Control Analyst leads cycle count programs, variance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory performance and reduce risk.

Worksite Location: Superior, Wisconsin – On-site position

Salary Range: 85-120K-DOQ plus bonus

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (LPFSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Standard Voluntary Life Insurance
• Standard Accident Insurance
• Standard Critical Illness Insurance
  
  

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status. Our client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Roles & Responsibilities

Enterprise Inventory Governance & Control

• Own and administer enterprise inventory control policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure accurate, timely recording of all inventory transactions within ERP and WCS/WMS systems.
• Lead and standardize cycle count programs across facilities, including scheduling, execution, variance analysis, and corrective action.
• Conduct root cause analysis on inventory discrepancies and implement sustainable corrective/preventive actions.
• Partner with Finance to support inventory valuation accuracy, audit readiness, and month-end reconciliation processes.
• Monitor inventory KPIs, including accuracy %, shrinkage, inventory turns, excess/obsolete inventory, and aging.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and compliance with internal control requirements.
  
  

Receiving & Material Traceability Controls

• Ensure inventory-related receiving transactions are accurately verified, documented, and recorded in the ERP system in accordance with established procedures.
• Monitor compliance with lot control, batch traceability, and labeling requirements to maintain material visibility and audit readiness.
• Review and investigate receiving discrepancies (damage, shortages, quality issues) and coordinate resolution with Purchasing, Quality, and Operations.
• Maintain required documentation to support ISO 9001 standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve dock-to-stock accuracy and transaction timeliness through process standardization and corrective action recommendations.
  
  

ERP & Systems Management

• Serve as subject matter expert for inventory transactions
• Ensure data integrity to support MRP, production planning, and procurement accuracy.
• Identify system gaps, transaction errors, and process inefficiencies; escalate and partner on solutions.
• Support ERP enhancements, testing, training, and process documentation updates.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions for inventory-related transactions.
  
  

Operational & Warehouse Controls

• Ensure storage locations are organized, labeled, and maintained in accordance with 5S and visual management standards.
• Oversee proper material disposition including quarantine, non-conforming, obsolete, and scrap inventory.
• Support packaging revisions and material phase-in/phase-out processes to prevent inventory obsolescence.
• Coordinate inventory shutdowns, disposals, and write-offs in partnership with Finance and Operations.
  
  

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to OSHA, hazardous material handling, and company safety standards.
• Participate in safety audits and proactively identify risk areas related to material handling and storage.
• Maintain compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Support internal and external audits related to inventory and material controls.
  
  

Cross-Functional Leadership & Communication

• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Quality, and IT to resolve inventory and material issues.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis to leadership on inventory performance and risk areas.
• Train and mentor team members on inventory control best practices.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization and cost reduction.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and RF scanning technology.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in variance investigation and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of cycle counting methodologies and inventory auditing practices.
• 3 years supporting ISO 9001 or regulated manufacturing environments.
• 3 years working knowledge of MRP Planning processes.
• 3 years working within Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain).
  
  

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

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Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.