HireTalent · Robinson, Illinois, US

Inventory Control Analyst

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Posted 25 Sep 2026 · Pay not stated

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We are seeking an experienced Inventory Controls Analyst to support inventory accuracy, financial controls, and operational continuity within a manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for investigating inventory discrepancies, performing reconciliations, supporting inventory-related SOX controls, and partnering with plant operations, finance, and supply chain teams to resolve inventory issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze inventory activity to identify discrepancies, variances, and potential control issues.
  • Investigate inventory variances and determine root causes, then partner with plant personnel to resolve identified issues.
  • Perform inventory reconciliations, account tie-outs, and inventory reporting.
  • Research and resolve negative inventory, COGI errors, IDoc issues, and other SAP inventory exceptions.
  • Execute and support inventory-related SOX controls, including appropriate documentation and evidence.
  • Monitor inventory adjustments and verify proper review and approval.
  • Support cycle counts and physical inventory activities, including count completeness reviews.
  • Assist with audit preparation by gathering documentation, providing supporting evidence, and following up on inventory-related findings.
  • Perform data analysis to identify trends, recurring inventory issues, and opportunities to improve inventory accuracy.
  • Partner cross-functionally with plant operations, finance, accounting, and supply chain teams.
  • Help standardize inventory control processes and procedures across manufacturing locations.
  • Support segregation-of-duties requirements and other internal control activities.

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of inventory accounting, inventory analysis, or inventory control experience
  • Experience working within a manufacturing environment
  • Hands-on SAP inventory management experience
  • Experience investigating and resolving inventory variances and discrepancies
  • Understanding of cycle counts and physical inventory processes
  • Experience supporting SOX controls, internal controls, and/or audits
  • Strong inventory reconciliation and account tie-out experience
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
    • Pivot Tables
    • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
    • Data validation
    • Data reconciliation and analysis
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to communicate inventory issues clearly and work with operational teams to drive resolution

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP S/4
  • Experience researching COGI errors, IDocs, negative inventory, and inventory exceptions
  • Experience with Power Query
  • Experience with BlackLine for balance sheet reconciliations and SOX-related activities
  • Experience supporting inventory controls across multiple manufacturing locations
  • Experience working through process changes, reorganizations, or inventory control standardization initiatives

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