Senior Specialist, Inventory Analyst

Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Inventory Analyst

Job Description:

The Role:

Our Colorado Springs, CO site is Inventory Analyst whom will play a critical role in ensuring accurate inventory planning, visibility, and optimization across operations. This role partners closely with Production, Purchasing, Planning, and Finance to balance customer service, production needs, and inventory investment. Working independently on problems of diverse scope, the Inventory Analyst applies strong analytical judgment to improve material availability, reduce risk, and support operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

- Analyze inventory levels, usage trends, and demand variability to recommend actions that balance service, cost, and risk.

- Manage and oversee MRB inventory processes, including material tracking, disposition activities, and coordination with Quality to ensure timely review and resolution of nonconforming material.

- Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy, including reconciliation of discrepancies and root‑cause analysis of variances.

- Support the administration and continuous improvement of inventory storage locations and warehouse processes to improve material flow, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

- Coordinate retained sample inventory management, including retention tracking, compliance monitoring, and disposition activities in partnership with Quality Assurance.

- Maintain and optimize SAP Warehouse Management (WM), Inventory Management (IM), and Material Master processes to ensure accurate inventory control and operational effectiveness.

- Administer and continuously improve Kanban replenishment processes, system transactions, workflow execution, and user support to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.

- Develop and maintain inventory reports, dashboards, and KPIs to support data‑driven decision making.

- Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Purchasing, Production Planning, and Quality to ensure materials are available and accurately accounted for to meet production and customer requirements.

- Identify and recommend improvements to inventory policies, planning parameters, and material flow processes.

- Support cycle count programs and inventory audits, ensuring compliance with internal controls and procedures.

- Independently resolve inventory‑related issues using judgment, evaluation of multiple factors, and adaptation of established approaches.

- Other duties as assigned to help meet business objectives and goals

What We Seek:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience preferred

- Experience in inventory management, materials management, supply chain, or a similar analytical role.

- Strong working knowledge of inventory management principles, material planning concepts, and ERP/MRP systems. (SAP preferred)

- Proven ability to analyze data, evaluate multiple factors, and make sound recommendations with limited precedent.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, PivotTables) and hands-on experience with reporting and data visualization tools, including Power BI.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional partners.

- Clear, professional communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences.

- Experience in injection molding or plastics manufacturing environments preferred

- APICS certification (CPIM/CSCP) a plus

Physical Requirements:

- Standing, walking, and moving throughout the production area for extended periods

- Ability to work in an office or manufacturing environment as needed

- Lifting up to 40 lbs. on an occasional basis

- Bending, reaching, kneeling, or climbing as needed

- Wearing required PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe shoes

What We Offer:

At Entegris, we invest in providing opportunity to our employees and promote from within. The new hire in this role will have the potential to grow and create relationships across the organization   and be recognized for demonstrated success and adherence to company PACE values.

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

- Compensation: $77k-102,500 range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
- Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match

- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

- Flexible work schedule and 11 paid holidays a year

- Paid time off (PTO) policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

- Education assistance to support your learning journey

- Values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

Entegris strongly encourages all of its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. At Entegris, COVID-19 vaccination is preferred but not required at this time.