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Dreams drive our motivation. Dreams are our future. The world's dreams, people's dreams, our dreams. Our passion creates ideas that make dreams come alive. Technology and products that were only dreams become reality.\nAll for dreams. Dreams challenge and the Nidec-Group will continue to meet the challenge. For the world's and people's tomorrows; the world's first, the world's best technologies and products; we will continue our part in creating a better society.\nJob Summary\nThe 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\nRole OverviewThe 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.\nThe position typically reports to an Inventory Control Manager, Supply Chain Leader, Operations Finance Leader, or equivalent senior leader.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategic Inventory Control Leadership\nLead complex, high-risk, or enterprise-wide inventory control initiatives\nDefine inventory control approaches aligned with operational strategy and financial risk tolerance\nServe as an escalation point for significant inventory discrepancies, write-offs, or valuation issues\nProvide expert interpretation of inventory policies, accounting guidance, and controls\nAdvanced Analysis, Risk & Valuation\nPerform advanced analysis of inventory balances, movements, reserves, and valuation drivers\nIdentify systemic issues impacting inventory accuracy, obsolescence, scrap, or excess\nAssess financial and operational risk associated with inventory practices\nTranslate complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership\nInventory Governance, Audit & Compliance\nStrengthen internal controls over inventory and ensure compliance with policies and accounting standards\nPartner with Finance and Internal Audit on audit readiness, walkthroughs, and issue resolution\nSupport responses to audit findings and lead remediation planning and validation\nEnsure inventory processes support accurate financial reporting and regulatory expectations\nProcess Design & Continuous Improvement\nEvaluate inventory processes and system configurations for effectiveness and scalability\nLead or support redesign of inventory controls, cycle count programs, and reconciliation practices\nIdentify opportunities for automation, standardization, and efficiency improvements\nSupport ERP or inventory system implementations, upgrades, or integrations\nCross-Functional Advisory & Collaboration\nAct as a strategic inventory advisor to Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, and Finance teams\nSupport inventory considerations for new products, network changes, or operational transformations\nCommunicate complex inventory issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders\nInfluence outcomes through expertise, data, and collaboration rather than authority\nGuidance, Mentoring & Knowledge Leadership\nProvide technical guidance, mentoring, and work review for Inventory Control Analyst I-III roles\nShare best practices, tools, and insights across the inventory and supply chain functions\nSupport training and development efforts related to inventory controls and analytics\nContribute to building a strong, disciplined inventory control culture\nScope & Impact\nSignificant impact on inventory accuracy, working capital, cost of goods sold, and audit results\nWork is frequently non-routine and requires advanced judgment and discretion\nInfluences enterprise risk posture, financial integrity, and operational performance\nErrors or misjudgments may have material financial or regulatory consequences\nQualifications\nEducation & Experience\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Accounting, Operations, or related field required\nExtensive experience in inventory control, supply chain analytics, manufacturing operations, or related roles preferred\nKnowledge, Skills & Abilities\nAdvanced knowledge of inventory management principles, costing, and ERP systems\nStrong analytical, critical-thinking, and root-cause analysis skills\nAbility to evaluate complex data sets and make sound business recommendations\nStrong understanding of internal controls and audit considerations\nExcellent written, verbal, and stakeholder-communication skills\nAbility to lead complex work and influence outcomes without formal authority\nHigh standards of integrity, accuracy, and professionalism\nAdditional Job Details\nProfessional - P4Organizational Impact\nWorks to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within team with major impact on departmental or job family results\nSeasoned professional; works under limited supervision\nWorks independently on a wide range of moderately complex projects and may be responsible for entire projects or processes within team\nMay contribute to the development of goals and planning efforts for the department\nCommunication & Influence\nCommunicates 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\nInfluences employees within the business unit to agree and align on new concepts, practices and approaches\nInnovation & Complexity\nResponsible for moderate to significant improvements of processes, procedures, or systems to contribute to the performance of the team\nProblems are moderately complex and may impact multiple departments and/or job family\nLeadership & Talent Management\nCoaches, reviews and delegates work to other professional\nManages end-to-end projects or processes\nKnowledge & Experience\nRequires extensive knowledge of specialty area and working knowledge of industry practices/other areas, typically obtained through advanced education and strong experience\n• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience\nEqual Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec\nNidec 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\nWork Shift Schedule\nNo Soliciting\nNidec 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. 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