Inventory Control Analyst
- Trane Technologies
- Atlanta, GA
- Full Time
- About 1 month ago
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This role will support the Trane Technologies’ Residential HVAC and Supply Distribution Center (DC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy and controls in the DC, supporting inventory values of more than $60 million. Analysts work with site leadership and use Lean practices to drive improvement around all inventory control related functions.
The Inventory Control Analyst manages the site’s cycle counting program and ensures its consistent operation in accordance with Trane Technologies’ Business Operating System (BOS). Sites meeting cycle counting targets may be granted a physical inventory exemption (PIE). For sites without a PIE, the Analyst is responsible for planning, set up and execution of the annual physical inventory.
Other responsibilities include reporting, data analysis, transactional research to correct and find root causes of inaccuracies and acting as a first point of contact for teams across the business on inventory related issues.
The work arrangement for this role is on site full time, Mon-Fri work schedule with flexible work hours (typically 8am-4:30pm) and occasional weekends/overtime as needed.
- Assist site level leadership in maintaining inventory accuracy in the DC, using Lean tools and MDI as principal drivers for addressing and correcting inventory inaccuracies.
- Manage and ensure successful execution of Trane Technologies’ cycle counting program within BOS and department standard work and LOA structure.
- Assist with planning and facilitation of annual warehouse physical inventory.
- Daily problem resolution with site inventory teams to reconcile all non-conforming inventory.
- Research and correct inbound shipping errors from factories and suppliers, use corrective transactions to adjust inventories accordingly.
- Research and correct outbound shipping errors to customers and DSO warehouses, use corrective transactions to ensure proper billing and inventories.
- Process scrap transactions and track warehouse completion of scrap within approved timeframe, ensuring compliance with scrapping policies.
- Provide support to teams across the business pertaining to various inventory related issues.
- Lead problem solving activities (9 steps, JDIs and A3s) to help drive continuous improvement across site operations.
- Update team MDI board and participate in weekly MDI discussions.
- Participates in warehouse MDI and mission control meetings.
- Ensure timely movement of inventory for “on-hold” product to non-reservable status (as needed).
- Monitor transactions in Oracle and work with site leadership to resolve pending transactions/errors.
- Maintain site-level item attributes to ensure correct storage and handling within the warehouse.
- Provide support to other DCs across the network as needed (either as backup or primary Analyst).
- Establish and maintain professional and courteous relationships with Distribution Leadership Team, DC Operations Leaders, warehouse, and factory personnel.
- Any other tasks as assigned by the Material Control Manager.
- Ability to communicate effectively through email, in writing, and orally.
- Ability to work in and enhance a team environment.
- Experience working in a Lean environment and leading problem-solving activities preferred.
- Knowledge of Oracle R12, Microsoft Office Suite and analytics programs (Alteryx and/or Tableau) a plus.
- Ability to work minimum 2-3 weekends each fall for annual physical inventories; other overtime may be required throughout the year as/if needed.
- Ability to travel occasionally to other Trane sites for audits, physical inventories, and site visits (travel up to 10%).
- Minimum 2-3 years of inventory control experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment required.
- Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships within various levels of the organization.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be self-motivated and show ability to work independently.
- Must be a team player and a critical thinker.
- Strong organization, planning and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Must be good at information gathering and analyzing large amounts of data.
Base Pay Range: $58,000 - $70,000 annually
- Benefits kick in day one!
- 6% 401K match, plus an additional 2% of eligible pay in core contributions.
- 3 weeks of vacation per calendar year, plus paid holidays.
- Benefits*: https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/careers/benefits.html
Disclaimer: This "range" could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed, education, experience, travel requirements for the job, or because of a system the employer uses to measure earnings by quantity or quality of production (so, for example, positions that may not have traditional salary ranges).
- Benefits vary by region, business alignment, union involvement and employee status.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.