Dyson

Sr. Inventory Control Specialist

Dyson$73K — $92K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain or Operations Management
  • 3+ years of inventory or supply chain experience in a corporate setting
  • Strong proficiency in SAP is preferred
  • Experience with month end close processes is mandatory
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily Inventory Control activities and guide the team
  • Analyze returns to identify trends and issues for reporting
  • Lead team efforts to identify and report inventory variances
  • Automate manual processes and develop action plans with 3PLs
  • Support month end close processes related to inventory transactions
  • Build strong partnerships with 3PL warehouses for process compliance
  • Collaborate cross-functionally for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Resolve credit discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Receivable
  • Participate in annual physical inventory counts
  • Prepare daily reconciliation reports of inventory balances
  • Process various stock movements in SAP such as kitting and re-pack adjustments

Benefits

  • 401K plan with up to 4% company match
  • Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Competitive Paid Time Off with separate holiday, sick, and vacation time
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits in applicable areas
  • Generous Child Care Leave Program
  • Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program available
  • Discounts on Dyson products
  • Multi-level healthcare coverage options including vision and dental
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
Full Job Description
About the role

The Senior Inventory Control Analyst will support the inventory control team in achieving and sustaining accurate inventory levels, including but not limited to ensuring transactions are recorded, analysis of variances, development of reconciliations and implementing Dyson and 3PL Warehouse action plans. The role will also be responsible for the mentoring and training of new and current team members. The ability to anticipate change and present ideas for continuous improvement in Dyson’s every growing dynamic climate is crucial for success in this role.

Key responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily activities of Inventory Control. This includes guiding the Inventory Specialist on daily tasks and aiding Inventory Control Analyst with transaction management and data analysis.

  • Assist the Inventory Control Manager in analyzing returns to identify trends/issues, evaluate the data and develop reporting for management.

  • Lead the Inventory Control team in identifying variances to reporting trends/issues, evaluate the data and develop reporting for management.

  • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, develop an action plan and implement with Dyson 3PLs

  • Support the month end close process relating to various inventory transactions

  • Build and maintain a strong relationship with 3PL warehouses; effectively communicate to ensure processes are being followed and escalate to greater Supply Chain team when applicable

  • Collaborate cross functionally and create opportunities for continuous improvement within Dyson

  • Analyze and resolve any credit discrepancies by partnering with Inventory Control team and Accounts Receivable

  • Lead and participate in the annual physical inventory counts of 3PL warehouses

  • Prepare daily reconciliation reports of inventory balances between Dyson and 3rd party warehouses, when needed

  • Process various manual stock movements into Dyson’s SAP inventory system such as kitting, retail refusals, re-pack adjustments and scrapping when needed

  • Relish the opportunity to pick up new activities that fall broadly in the purpose of the role.

About you

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Supply Chain or Operations Management major preferred.

  • 3+ years experience in a corporate environment with specific experience in inventory or supply chain strongly preferred.

  • SAP experience strongly preferred.

  • Prior experience in month end close required.

  • Advanced knowledge/proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to dig into and dissect large amounts of data.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills.

  • Adaptable/flexible – able to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively.

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Demonstrate follow-through capabilities.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

  • Professional & team player.

  • Ability to deliver projects in full, on time and to the highest quality.

  • Empirical, disciplined, problem-solver.

  • A mind set for Continuous Improvement

  • Ability to train team members on new processes

Compensation : $73,600 - $92,000 annually + bonus opportunity

Benefits

At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter.

Financial benefits:

· 401K with up to a 4% match

· Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

· Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Lifestyle benefits:

· Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time

· Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)

· Generous Child Care Leave Program

· Wellness Program

· Employee Assistance Program

· Generous Dyson Product Discounts

Health benefits:

· Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options

· Vision & Dental Coverage

· Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

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About Dyson

Dyson Ltd is a British technology company that designs and manufactures household appliances such as vacuum cleaners, air purifiers, hand dryers, bladeless fans, heaters, hair dryers, and lighting. The company was founded in 1991 by James Dyson and is headquartered in Malmesbury, England. Dyson is known for its innovative designs and engineering, and has won numerous awards for its products. The company has operations in more than 80 countries and employs over 15,000 people worldwide.
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