Role & Responsibilities:
Project Leadership:
- Lead end-to-end inventory control and improvement projects
- Define scope, milestones, KPIs, and governance structure
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
- Drive cross-functional alignment and accountability
Inventory Accuracy & Controls:
- Oversee cycle count programs and physical inventory processes
- Monitor inventory accuracy and variance trends
- Implement corrective and preventive action plans
- Standardize inventory control policies and SOPs
Financial & Compliance Oversight:
- Ensure proper reconciliation between the inventory subledger and General Ledger
- Support internal and external audit processes
- Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX where applicable)
- Manage write-offs and provisioning governance
Process & System Optimization:
- Improve ERP inventory configurations (min/max, safety stock, master data integrity)
- Lead automation and reporting improvements
- Enhance KPI dashboards and performance tracking
- Drive & partner with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma) and within the Inventory Control function
Stakeholder & Change Management:
- Collaborate with Operations, Warehouse, Planning, Finance, and IT teams
- Facilitate governance meetings and performance reviews
- Lead training and change management initiatives
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Inventory Accuracy %
- Shrinkage %
- Excess & Obsolete Inventory %
- Inventory Turns / Days on Hand
- Cycle Count Compliance %
- GL Reconciliation Accuracy
- Audit Findings Reduction
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 4-7 years of experience in Inventory Controls, Supply Chain, or Operations
- Demonstrated project management experience
- Strong ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- PMP, Lean, or Six Sigma certification preferred
- Strong analytical and financial acumen
- Deep understanding of inventory accounting principles
- Structured problem-solving approach
- Risk and compliance mindset
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Advanced Excel and BI tools proficiency
ANA’s Core Values:
- Root Cause Problem Solving
- Be Creative with Solutions
- Build open and honest relationships
- Build a positive team and family spirit
- Be inclusive
- Look for better ways
- Be humble
- Urgency
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive pay
- 401k with company contribution
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Appreciation Programs