Inventory Analyst Supervisor

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Job Summary

The Inventory Control Analyst IV is a advanced inventory and supply chain professional responsible for leading complex, high-impact inventory control initiatives and providing strategic guidance on inventory accuracy, governance, and optimization. This role applies advanced analytical expertise, deep understanding of inventory systems and costing, and strong business judgment to address non-routine inventory challenges with significant financial and operational impact. Operating with limited supervision, the Inventory Control Analyst IV serves as a trusted advisor to operations and finance leadership and materially influences working capital performance, audit outcomes, and operational reliability.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Inventory Control Analyst IV functions as a senior subject-matter expert within inventory management and control. Work frequently involves enterprise-level or multi-site inventory issues, complex valuation matters, system and process transformations, and elevated audit or risk exposure. The role partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and external auditors to strengthen inventory governance, resolve systemic issues, and design sustainable inventory control solutions.

The position typically reports to an Inventory Control Manager, Supply Chain Leader, Operations Finance Leader, or equivalent senior leader.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Inventory Control Leadership

Lead complex, high-risk, or enterprise-wide inventory control initiatives

Define inventory control approaches aligned with operational strategy and financial risk tolerance

Serve as an escalation point for significant inventory discrepancies, write-offs, or valuation issues

Provide expert interpretation of inventory policies, accounting guidance, and controls

Advanced Analysis, Risk & Valuation

Perform advanced analysis of inventory balances, movements, reserves, and valuation drivers

Identify systemic issues impacting inventory accuracy, obsolescence, scrap, or excess

Assess financial and operational risk associated with inventory practices

Translate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership

Inventory Governance, Audit & Compliance

Strengthen internal controls over inventory and ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards

Partner with Finance and Internal Audit on audit readiness, walkthroughs, and issue resolution

Support responses to audit findings and lead remediation planning and validation

Ensure inventory processes support accurate financial reporting and regulatory expectations

Process Design & Continuous Improvement

Evaluate inventory processes and system configurations for effectiveness and scalability

Lead or support redesign of inventory controls, cycle count programs, and reconciliation practices

Identify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements

Support ERP or inventory system implementations, upgrades, or integrations

Cross-Functional Advisory & Collaboration

Act as a strategic inventory advisor to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance teams

Support inventory considerations for new products, network changes, or operational transformations

Communicate complex inventory issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Influence outcomes through expertise, data, and collaboration rather than authority

Guidance, Mentoring & Knowledge Leadership

Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and work review for Inventory Control Analyst I-III roles

Share best practices, tools, and insights across the inventory and supply chain functions

Support training and development efforts related to inventory controls and analytics

Contribute to building a strong, disciplined inventory control culture

Scope & Impact

Significant impact on inventory accuracy, working capital, cost of goods sold, and audit results

Work is frequently non-routine and requires advanced judgment and discretion

Influences enterprise risk posture, financial integrity, and operational performance

Errors or misjudgments may have material financial or regulatory consequences

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field required

Extensive experience in inventory control, supply chain analytics, manufacturing operations, or related roles preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Advanced knowledge of inventory management principles, costing, and ERP systems

Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and root-cause analysis skills

Ability to evaluate complex data sets and make sound business recommendations

Strong understanding of internal controls and audit considerations

Excellent written, verbal, and stakeholder-communication skills

Ability to lead complex work and influence outcomes without formal authority

High standards of integrity, accuracy, and professionalism

Additional Job Details

Professional - P4

Organizational Impact

• Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results
• Seasoned professional; works under limited supervision
• Works independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team
• May contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department

Communication & Influence

• Communicates with senior leadership and employees within and outside of department and/or job family on matters that require explanation, interpretation and/or advising; may communicate with external clients or partners depending upon the job area
• Influences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches

Innovation & Complexity

• Responsible for moderate to significant improvements of processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team
• Problems are moderately complex and may impact multiple departments and/or job family

Leadership & Talent Management

• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to other professional
• Manages end-to-end projects or processes

Knowledge & Experience

• Requires extensive knowledge of specialty area and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec

Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Work Shift Schedule

No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.