Traveling Inventory Analyst
robert halfBridgewater, NJ
$85,000 - $100,000 per year
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Traveling Inventory Analyst
robert halfBridgewater, NJSenior L5
$85,000 - $100,000 per year
Supply Chain ManagersProduction, Planning, and Expediting ClerksPurchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Industrial Supplies Merchant WholesalersIndustrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery ManufacturingTemporary Help Services
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Our client in the Bridgewater area is hiring for an Inventory & Materials Planning Analyst! This is a newly created, hands-on analytical position supporting inventory, materials planning, purchasing, forecasting, and production needs within a growing organization.
The ideal candidate will understand how customer demand, inventory, purchasing, and production work together and will be comfortable digging into data to identify discrepancies, excess inventory, shortages, and opportunities to improve planning processes.
Depending on experience, this role is paying $85,000–$100,000, including full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays).
Schedule:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Monitor inventory levels, material requirements, forecasts, and production needs
Review purchasing activity and identify discrepancies, excess orders, and changing demand
Analyze inventory vs. forecasted demand and help optimize material availability
Partner with Purchasing, Planning, Customer Service, Account Management, and Production
Track excess or aging inventory and help determine root causes and solutions
Develop reporting and improve visibility into inventory and material requirements
Identify process gaps and help create more standardized and scalable planning processes
Utilize ERP and other systems to analyze data and support decision-making
Support the implementation of new technology and AI-driven tools to improve operational efficiency
3+ years of experience in inventory planning, materials planning, supply planning, purchasing, or production planning
~ Experience in manufacturing or contract manufacturing strongly preferred
~ Strong understanding of inventory, forecasting, purchasing, and material planning
~ Ability to analyze large amounts of data and identify trends, discrepancies, and potential issues
~ We’re looking for someone who can look at the bigger picture, connect inventory and purchasing decisions to customer demand and production, and proactively identify ways to improve the process.
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, paid holidays, and the opportunity to join a growing organization in a newly created role.
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$85,000 - $100,000 per year
Location
Bridgewater, NJ
Occupation
Supply Chain Managers
Industry
Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
Posted
2 days ago