Inventory Analyst

Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 22 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including Loadall telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and Fastrac tractors.     JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.     At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.     Position Purpose This position is part of the JCB Service Supply Chain team and is responsible for inventory management and data reporting activities. The role works collaboratively with the North American and Global Parts teams to support defined team and business objectives. This position encompasses multiple workstreams, with a significant focus on systems such as Syncron, SAP, and Excel. The ability to learn quickly is essential, and prior experience with similar systems is preferred.   Position Type Full Time, Exempt   Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Population and creation of dashboards (all frequencies) Compiling weekly business & departmental reports Timely completion of analysis for NPI Ad-hoc reporting SAP maintenance Updating and improving existing reports Utilization of SAP, Syncron and JDS to extract data Work within Syncron to execute forecast and inventory processes Order management to ensure parts availability objectives are met Process improvement and automation of existing processes / reports   Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree 3+ years of analyst or similar experience   Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Logistics or other quantitative field   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint SAP and Syncron experience preferable Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated attention to detail Deliver complex data analysis using large data sets with support or autonomously Strong process improvement competencies Very strong organizational, analytical & time management skills Project management skills, including the abilities to handle multiple projects in an international environment and work effectively with colleagues and clients in diverse departments, geographic locations, and time zones Ability to prioritize and to focus on details with attention to accuracy and deadlines Experience using tools to streamline processes like Power Query, SQL, VBA, AI etc. Strong interpersonal skills   Job Conditions Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment Subject to noise and temperature changes Up to 10% travel required   Physical Requirements 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.   JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.   Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.