Description We are offering a contract to permanent employment opportunity for an Inventory Analyst located in the Bay Area. This role is integral to our operations, playing a key role in managing and optimizing our inventory processes. The job function involves working closely with various teams to ensure consistent inventory replenishment and projecting future demand for products. You will leverage your expertise in planning and inventory management to help streamline our inventory, minimize wastage, and enhance our sales.Responsibilities: Guide daily operations and actively engage with various teams to ensure smooth inventory management. Accurately investigate and resolve issues related to demand and maintain processes to continuously improve the accuracy of forecasts. Identify potential risks in the demand forecast and devise solutions to maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure customer satisfaction. Prepare and update forecasts for new products, seasonal goods, discounts, promotions, and new markets regularly. Develop effective cross-functional relationships with a broad group of business partners to reassess and perfect our strategies and daily practices regarding inventory management. Aid in creating annual budgets and cost-saving measures, and supply management with regular and spontaneous reports related to demand. Leverage expertise in planning and inventory management to project future demand for products, promotions, seasonal offerings, and new additions. Analyze vendor performance and customer demand to support our efforts to streamline our inventory, minimize wastage, and boost our sales. Use skills in Epic Software, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP Solutions, IBM AS/400, Interface Engine, About Time, Auditing, Collection Processes, Communication, Customer Service, and Microsoft Excel to excel in this role.Requirements Possess proficiency in Epic Software for efficient inventory management Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning and ERP Solutions is required Experience with IBM AS/400 systems Knowledge of Interface Engine for seamless data integration Proficiency in About Time software for accurate time tracking and management Skills in auditing and collection processes for inventory discrepancies Excellent communication skills for clear and concise information dissemination Strong customer service skills to address and resolve inventory-related concerns Expertise in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and report generation Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
