Manufacturing Operations Analyst

Description:

The Manufacturing Operations Analyst plays a key role in driving operational excellence and inventory integrity across manufacturing, warehousing, supply chain, and commercial operations. This role supports inventory verification initiatives, strengthens process controls, performs advanced data analysis, and partners cross‑functionally to improve inventory accuracy, operational reporting, and governance. Core responsibilities include Work-In-Process WIP and finished‑goods validation, inventory reconciliation, distributor/third‑party verification, variance analysis, ERP‑based reporting, and oversight of process compliance and inventory control standards.

Essential Functions:

• Perform inventory verification activities for raw materials, WIP, packaging, and finished goods. Perform physical inventory counts, cycle count programs, and reconciliation reviews across warehouses and manufacturing operations.
• Reconcile physical inventory with ERP/system records, investigate discrepancies, and drive corrective actions. Support inventory accuracy initiatives, stock movement analysis, and root‑cause reviews.
• Analyze inventory aging, identify risks related to excess/obsolete stock, and provide insights to support operational planning and decision‑making. Conduct advanced data analysis to identify trends and improvement
• Support and maintain inventory reconciliation reports, operational dashboards, variance analyses, and management summaries. Support internal and external inventory audits, stock verification activities, and operational reviews.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and Commercial teams to strengthen ERP inventory processes, enhance system controls, and support operational improvements.