Sr Inventory Control Analyst

Overview

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.

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The Senior Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for the oversight of direct inventory for the company. They are responsible for leading the company physical inventories and cycle count programs and coordinating with the logistics, manufacturing and finance teams to ensure proper controls are in place. They also play a key role in defining the inventory strategy across multiple regional distribution centers and maintaining stocking locations based on sales velocity and shelf life.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the cycle count program for distribution centers and manufacturing facilities in the Benjamin Moore Network. This includes generating cycle count calendars for the manufacturing facilities on an annual basis and monitoring cycle count tasks in the Manhattan Warehouse Management System for the DCs. Calendars and tasks will be created from ABC SKU level settings, which you will define based on sales volume and maintain these settings in the SAP and Manhattan WMS systems.

• Organize the Spring and Fall full physical inventories. Facilitate timing and monitor activity during the events. Provide systems and reporting support to assist with counting accuracy. Provide detailed results to upper management and generate a final write-up of the event.

• Review large inventory adjustments across the network and provide exception reporting to the Finance Team that may be inclusive of reviewing and facilitating million-dollar transactions

• Develop improved processes and tools as necessary that incorporate inventory management best practices, SOPS, and help drive policy, process and reporting standardization across all North American Sites.

• Generate bi-weekly and monthly reporting for on-time and inventory accuracy metrics for the cycle count program and distribute to the facility managers and cycle counters. Coordinate with the operational planning team to update necessary cycle count metrics on the official monthly scorecards for the facilities. Communicate Rolling 12 Inventory Accuracy metrics to the Financial Team.

• Report on monthly inventory turns by total company and manufacturing facilities.

• Create Inventory Health Report based on multiple item level attributes and summarize by product brand and category

• Calculate and apply ABC classification on a quarterly basis based on annual sales

• Responsible for facilitating the execution of weekly inventory reports, analyzing data, identifying issues and provide to Senior management with a plan for inventory optimization

• Monitor warehouse capacity utilization and provide solutions for over-capacity scenarios

• Partner with Product Marketing to develop and implement inventory strategies that maximize sales and inventory productivity

• Responsible for interplant inventory optimization while adhering to the master production plan

• Support Customer Service inquiries that are inventory related.

• Provide assistance as need with large projects or company initiatives that relate to inventory control. Examples: SAP-related projects, facility changes in the network, new distribution sites, etc.

• Provide and inspire outstanding service to all customers.

• Travel may be necessary.

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Finance/Accounting, Business, or relevant field

• Six or more years of analytical experience within a supply chain, logistics, operations, or manufacturing environment

• Three or more years of inventory control experience using advanced MRP system within a manufacturing environment. Experience working with SAP desirable.

• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong attention to detail and deductive reasoning skills necessary.

• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks is required

• Proven ability to develop reports and analyze data to initiate problem solving. Must be analytical and data driven in decision making process.

• Strong computer skills including advanced Excel, MS Office, Business Objects, AS/400, WMS, SAP and other database and web applications.

• Production planning or supply chain certifications (CPIM, APICS, etc.) Preferred. Experience with Process Excellence, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing is preferred.

• Safe and ethical work habits

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.