Material Inventory Analyst

We're Watts. Together, we're reimagining the future of water.

We feel proud every day about what we do. We're all part of the same crucial mission, no matter what function we support -- it's to provide safe, clean water for the world, and to protect our planet's most valuable resource.

What we do:

For 150 years, Watts has built best-in-class products that are trusted bycustomers in residential and commercial settings across the world.We areat theforefront of innovation, working with cutting-edge technology to provide smart andconnected, sustainable water solutions for the future. Watts is a leading brand with aquality reputation - and we have a dynamic future ahead.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Lead continuous reviews of business processes to identify gaps and develop optimization strategies for improving material and inventory accuracies.
• Maintain, decipher and provide accurate inventory and transaction reports, including receiving, consumption/issuance, cycle count and adjustment, inventory levels, and performance metrics.
• Communicate insights, plans and conditions effectively to cross-functional team members and management, including at Tier meetings.
• Design and implement KPIs to measure performance as it relates to Material Department functions, duties and expectations
• Document business requirements, process flows, use cases, and user experiences and challenges in detail.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Analyze demand patterns and usage history to determine optimal inventory positions to ensure adequate inventory availability. Identify potential bottlenecks or inventory constraints.
• Collaborate with Planning, Production, and Purchasing teams to support business needs and priorities.
• Propose innovative and practical solutions to address business challenges and lead new process development across the Materials org.
• Ensure proposed solutions align with the organization's strategic goals and technological capabilities.
• Participate in production meetings and cross-functional teams to coordinate activities, resolve issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and technology advancements related to production planning and scheduling.
• Review material variances in support of inventory accuracy and advanced root cause analysis.
• Take ownership of excess and obsolete inventory review and disposition.
• Support technology integration and troubleshooting across Materials organization.
• Serve as point of contact for Inventory and process audits

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

Bachelor's degree in business, operations management, supply chain management, a related field or combination of experience and education required. 5+ years of experience in Materials Management and Inventory Analysts in a production environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, optical communication technologies, and Microsoft Office applications. Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus. Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISON:

• No Direct Reports

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

*WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work in manufacturing environment

*As required by the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)

Watts in it for you:

Please note that the following benefits apply only to permanent roles and do not apply to internship roles.

• Competitive compensation based on your skills, qualifications and experience
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
• Family building benefits, including paid maternity/paternity leave
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Continued professional development opportunities and educational reimbursement
• Additional perks such as fitness reimbursements and employee discount programs
• Learn more about our benefit offerings here: https://tapintowattsbenefits.com/

How we work:

At Watts, our culture is team-oriented and supportive. Employees here genuinely care about the quality of their work, and about each other. Our people are the heart of who we are and contribute to our longevity and continued success.

And this is a place where you can have a big career. No matter your role, there are opportunities for learning and development, and your daily contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who use our products and on the future of water.

Watts is committed to equal employment opportunity. We follow a policy of administering all employment decisions and personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, military or veteran status, minorities, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the obligations of state and federal law, Watts will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Any employee who needs a reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources.