Inventory Analyst

Company profile

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS), a San Antonio, Texas based privately held company, has been in business for over 40 years and has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear. 

Position

SAS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Finance Department as an Inventory Analyst.  This is an opportunity for an analytical individual that possesses self-discipline, excellent people skills and the ability to deal with confidential material. 

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in all aspects of the daily, monthly and annual accounting functions regarding inventory and costing.
• Responsible for period-end reporting, inventory accuracy and valuation.
• Assist the Controller in generating daily, monthly inventory reporting schedules, trends and significant fluctuations in inventory.
• Audit and report on the overall inventory operational processes (factory, warehouse and retail) identifying inefficiencies, risks and trends impacting inventory 
• Recommend controls and procedures to improve the inventory process and decrease inventory leakage.
• Research and resolve discrepancies including, but not limited to, researching factory/warehouse claims, cycle count variances for missing product, adjusted inventory quantities, handling of damaged or factory/warehouse defect inventory and disposing of inventory.
• Reconcile and analyze produced units vs. warehouse receipt daily, weekly and period-end.
• Compile data from sources such as production systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and POS systems.
• Compare perpetual inventories to physical analyzing factory production system, in transit (between factories and factories to warehouse) warehouse receipt and retail store shipments.
• Verify clerical computations against physical count investigating reason(s) for discrepancies reporting findings to warehouse manager and management.
• Conduct regular inventory counts, i.e., cycle counts, period-end and year-end physical inventory.  Record count results and discrepancies.  Communicate count results to controller/management.
• Analyze and accurately resolve inventory issues researching transactions to determine root cause, and develop strategies for improvement, i.e., best practice.
• Compare retail store inventory receipts, sales, transfers, and returns to perpetual inventory to minimize retail store gain and loss.
• Ensure the physical security of stock by communicating to associate established inventory control guidelines and procedures and work with management to implement these procedures.
• Identifying critical risks inherent within the processes and operating systems to ensure there are robust internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of SAS’s inventory and accurate reporting of results.
• Collaborate with factory and warehouse management to resolve all variances and ensure internal controls are adhered to as written. 
• Develop and document processes that enhance inventory flow, transparency and best practice.
• Supports and assist finance, factory, and warehouse with special projects relating to inventory or other projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications 

• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control principles, supply chain, and receiving functions
• Exceptional attention to detail; high level of accuracy
• Demonstrated knowledge of Data Warehouse Reporting software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to engage with management to exchange information, influence and persuade
• Proficient skills required in solid problem-solving, analytics, planning, organization, time management, and analysis
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365/ERP a plus but not required
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional team(s) in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to maintain confidential information and ability to work with deadlines
• Flexible, strategic team player with infallible integrity and ethical standards
• Strives for high performance and uses technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 20 lbs
• Must be able to sit or stand for 8 – 10 hours.
• Manual dexterity and coordination  
• Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree.  
• Two to five years of Inventory control.
• Experience with Data Warehouse Reporting Software
• Experience with D365/ERP systems a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLookups, etc.) 
• Big Data analytics

SAS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  No phone calls or agencies please.