- Location
- Franklin, MA, US
- Department
- Operations
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
Overview
Waters Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to support inventory management at our Franklin Global Distribution Center. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, identifying process improvements, and ensuring inventory is properly managed to support daily distribution operations and customer demand. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with warehouse operations, planning, and other cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and investigation of discrepancies within SAP and warehouse management systems.
Analyze inventory transactions, stock movements, and inventory variances to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.
Support daily warehouse operations by resolving inventory-related issues that impact picking, packing, receiving, putaway, and order fulfillment.
Develop, maintain, and analyze inventory reports and key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, adjustments, and inventory discrepancies.
Partner with warehouse leadership, planning, quality, and other departments to resolve inventory concerns, improve processes, and ensure material availability.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory control procedures, system accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and overall supply chain performance.
Ensure inventory transactions and adjustments are completed accurately and in accordance with established procedures, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain analysis, warehouse operations, or distribution within a high-volume environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.
Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP/WMS system, including inventory transactions, stock movements, and inventory reporting. SAP S/4HANA experience is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across warehouse operations and other cross-functional teams.