Inventory Control Analyst - 1st Shift

Who We Are

At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world.

Every day, Aptar creates “a-ha moments” for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in some 20 countries.

You should work here because we:

- Attract and develop high performing people.

- Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.

- Allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.

- Invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.

- Contribute to the communities where we reside.

We have an exciting position open for an Inventory Analyst in our Cary, IL location.

Position Summary

Inventory accuracy is accomplished through a comprehensive analysis of inventory transactions to identify variances, recommend solutions and drive corrective actions. The Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy by monitoring and controlling inventory transactions performed within the facility.

Job Responsibilities:

- Monitor/audit inventory transactions to ensure accuracy, timeliness and completeness

- Perform thorough investigations of inventory variances to identify root causes and drive resolution

- Perform trend analysis to identify recurring issues, as well as drive corrective actions to prevent future inventory discrepancies

- Assist with the preparation, taking and reconciliation of cycle counts and physical inventories

- Monitor, analyze and reconcile assigned inventory locations within inventory management system (e.g., SAP)

- Assist with month-end and year-end closeout activities

- Establish effective partnerships within the organization to resolve inventory-related issues, including collaboration with Planning, Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Shipping, Customer Service, Finance and Master Data/Engineering

- Identify and stop instances of non-conformances, as well as correct situations detrimental to inventory accuracy

- Support Production Order closing activities

- Adhere to inventory control policies and procedures

- Review and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance to ISO 9000

Qualifications

Education:
HS Degree or GED

Requirements/Skills:

- Minimum 2-3 years related experience in production, logistics, inventory control or materials management.

- Previous cycle counting experience.

- Must have data analysis and reporting experience.

- Ability to identify and understand problems.

- Takes initiative to proactively seek improvement opportunities.

- Ability to compare data from different sources to draw conclusions.

- Ability to formulate solutions and resolve issues in a timely manner.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent customer service skills, including effective cross-functional collaboration.

- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.

- Demonstrated leadership abilities.

- Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Outlook and Word)

- Detail-oriented, with exceptional organizational skills.

- Ability to operate a forklift.

- Ability to work overtime as required.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this position is : up to $ 28.16/hour plus any applicable shift differential. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.