Inventory Analyst

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

$65,840(minimum) - $82,300(midpoint) - $98,760(maximum)

• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

• 12 paid holidays

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

• Paid parental leave

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• Voluntary benefits, including:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're an Inventory Analyst, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

This position reports to a leader within the supply chain organization. Responsibilities include performing inventory analysis and business support in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and business needs. This position requires minimal supervision.

What you will be doing...

• Analyze inventory data - historical, prospective or hypothetical - to provide insights and decision support for the business

• Partner and communicate with stakeholders to gain understanding of their needs and to interpret and convey the results of inventory analyses

• Conduct root cause analysis for key supply chain performance metrics (e.g., inventory, material productivity, delivery performance)

• Aid in the development and monitoring of inventory performance metrics

• Lead and support analysis of complex inventory problems and provide recommendations to the leadership team that will be instrumental in the formation of supply chain strategies, cost savings, and continuous improvement efforts

• Identify high impact cost reduction and performance improvement opportunities

• Communicate findings, analyses, status of projects and initiatives to management

• Develop and deploy Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that drive alignment with internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, suppliers and customers

What we are looking for...

• US - Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS)

• Analytics experience

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment

• Demonstrates commitment to quality and awareness of continuous improvement principles through lean and six sigma tools

• Strong computer skills using Microsoft office suite, financial systems, and ERP/MRP systems. High level of proficiency with both business intelligence tools and Excel

• Applies sound logic to problem solving

• Ability to pay attention to details

• Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Is tactful in relationships with others

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong team contributor. Demonstrates the ability to get along well with others

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.