Operations/Inventory Analyst

What You Need To Know

Open your future to incredible career potential. Work for an industry-leader who invests in their people. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent wine and spirits distributor, as well as a family-owned, privately held company with a 50+ year legacy of success. We were named by Newsweek as a Most Loved Workplace and are included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a full menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

At Southern Glazer’s, you’ll enjoy an environment where continuous learning and growth are supported and experience a culture where you are respected, and your voice is heard. If you’re looking to fill your glass with opportunity, come join our FAMILY.

Overview

The Inventory/Operations Analyst is responsible for monitoring and measuring inventory levels by analyzing data, identifying potential shortages or excesses, and researching discrepancies. This role will identify areas for improvement, recommend improvement initiatives, and track their incorporation

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels, identify discrepancies, and suggest corrective actions to maintain accurate Inventory records.
• Manage Daily Reconciliation Report, identify patterns or root causes of recurring Inventory discrepancies to recommend preventative measures.
• Perform scheduled cycle counts by regularly counting designated Operations/Inventory items in a specific warehouse location.s
• Investigate, research, and document any discrepancies between physical Inventory and system records, including potential causes like receiving errors, picking mistakes, or damaged goods. 
• Generate weekly and monthly Warehouse Audit and Inventory Accuracy reports
• Assess future risk, opportunities, and effectiveness; translate results into meaningful solutions to enhance decision-making; present findings to various levels of leadership
• Create, monitor, and maintain metrics and key performance indicators, identifying aged Inventory
• Review data capture processes and procedures; recommend modifications to systems to ensure all relevant metrics data elements are collected as a part of the defined standard operational procedures
• Audit and confirm the validity and accuracy of all data being reported.
• Provide cost/benefit analysis for various projects, as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

• Strong communication skills – written, verbal, persuasion, motivation, facilitation of strong working relationships
• Knowledge of other MS Office Suite and/or software applications related to job functions
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical/problem solving, problem management, presentation development, presentation, and communications skills
• Analytical and judgment skills necessary to evaluate, interpret, and reconcile accounting data and operational metrics according to the company and departmental procedures

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and three years of experience or equivalent education and related experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel skills – Pivot Tables, XLookups
• Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills

 

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding m