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Inventory Analyst — Food Production
Position Summary
The Inventory Analyst ensures accurate inventory records across manufacturing and warehouse locations by validating production activity, reconciling inventory movement, and investigating variances. This role partners closely with Production, Logistics, Finance, and third-party warehouse providers to maintain inventory integrity in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and related Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, comfortable working hands-on in warehouse/manufacturing environments, and skilled at identifying root causes and driving resolution.
Location: Romeoville, IL (on-site)
Position Type: Full-time-Contract
Schedule: 1st shift-8am-5pm
Pay Range: $40-$45/HR

Key Responsibilities
Production Order & Cost Validation (Daily)

• Review and validate production orders daily for completeness and accuracy.
• Consume/issue all raw materials and packaging used to produce prior-day finished goods, including associated labor and overhead applied to orders.
• Align “Production” inventory locations physically and in D365, researching and troubleshooting variances related to work order accounting.

Inventory Reconciliation & Variance Resolution

• Perform daily reconciliation of on-hand inventory from D365 against:
  • Company-owned warehouse/manufacturing locations
  • Third-party warehouse operators’ WMS reports
• Investigate inventory variances; when not timing-related, collaborate with internal teams and warehouse partners to reconcile and determine root cause.
• Validate transfer shipments and receipts in D365 for all inventory movements.
• Confirm receipts match transfer orders (quantity and lot codes), research discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Review warehouse transfers by comparing third-party receipt details (item/lot/quantity) to D365 receipt data and resolve variances.

Inventory Controls (Cycle Counts & Physical Counts)

• Lead and support inventory control processes, including cycle counts and full physical inventories.
• Perform counts on the warehouse/manufacturing floor and work through discrepancies to resolution.
• Maintain documentation and control practices that support audit readiness and inventory accuracy.

Month-End Close & Audit Support

• Support the Senior Cost Accountant with month-end close and annual audit needs through:
  • Account analysis
  • Inventory reporting
  • Ad hoc reconciliations and support requests

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Production, Logistics, and Finance to research materials that were not physically and systemically available to production lines in time for daily runs.
• Communicate findings clearly and build trust across functions and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Inventory management experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment (food production experience a plus).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and advanced spreadsheet skills.
• Experience working with WMS systems and reconciling inventory between systems.
• Understanding of EDI as it relates to inventory movements and transactions.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles (inventory, COGS, variances).
• Proven ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and drive issues to resolution.
• Highly detail-oriented with a consistent track record of accuracy.
• Comfortable leading and performing hands-on inventory counts on manufacturing and warehouse floors.
• Strong communication skills (written/verbal English) and ability to work effectively across departments.

Skills & Tools

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• EDI fundamentals for inventory movement
• MS Office (Excel required)
• Cycle counts and physical inventory
• Production order validation
• Root-cause analysis and variance investigation