Manager of Inventory Accounting & Analytics

Seeking an experienced manager of inventory accounting and analysis. Roles and responsibilities will include enhancing inventory controls, ensuring accuracy of inventory balances, analyzing product costs and trends, and reducing inventory loss all with the goal of improving inventory reporting and enhancing the profitability of the enterprise.

The individual will have demonstrated experience and a history of success in inventory accounting and analysis consistent with the identified roles and responsibilities. In addition, to be successful in this role the individual must be a content expert, detail oriented, collaborative, inquisitive, and a problem-solver.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory across organization to ensure supply of materials is supported by demand.
• Identify discrepancies in supply (excess/shortage) and drive actions with cross functional teams to mitigate risks.
• Ensure proper inventory controls are in place, including validating the W.B. Mason inventory audit process.
• Analyze product costs and trends to enhance understanding and management of profit margins.
• Engage monthly/quarterly inventory analysis meetings with general accounting to review supply vs. demand and excess liability analysis.
• Reporting inventory statistics to management and suggesting improvements to inventory control, including reduction of losses.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated content expert in inventory accounting and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management systems and ability to master our information systems.
• Success in process improvement and ability to influence.
• Details oriented, but able to see trends and the big picture.
• Collaborative, able to lead and support cross-functional teams, and excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain or Operations Management (or equivalent experience). MBA preferred.
• 10+ years related experience in Supply Chain Planning/Procurement.

Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, occasionally move about, and communicate/be able to understand information and ideas. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This job requires frequent use of material handling equipment. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

W.B. Mason Company, Inc. will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact us at ADAassistance@wbmason.com or 1-888-926-2766.

Equal Opportunity Employer
W.B. Mason Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.