Senior Inventory Control Analyst

About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location/Region: This position is located in Dublin, CA

What’s the role?

The Senior Inventory Control Analyst works to increase corporate profitability by developing and providing financial analysis, which assists in the understanding of SBU and corporate revenue cost elements, measures performance, and fortifies accountability. This entails resolving transactional issues and improving overall productivity throughout the Certified transaction process, proactively seeking process improvement opportunities through collaboration with Certified Business Management, and active partnership with contributors and leaders throughout the organization. Additionally, the Inventory Control Analyst will work closely with high-level management, develop ad-hoc reports to analyze business trends, and take an active role in the company profit improvement initiatives. Thorough knowledge of several systems, including SAP CRM, Sales Force, SAP ERP is expected.

Sound Interesting?

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Expedite inbound materials; provide targeted receipt dates, and work with the business manager for resolution on any issues.
• Research and resolve material receipt discrepancies for return inventories
• Assist with pricing research and updates to price list
• Administer the collection of trade-in materials, both directly and/or through external partners. Schedule logistics -install/shipments to ensure proper pickup and delivery.
• Liaison to scrap partner vendor for all relevant transactions.
• Publish and distribute monthly inventory report to sales organizations and sales management including Demo, Trending, Certified and 3PL performance
• Maintain and distribute analytical insight, via reporting, for inbound and received inventory, as well as inventory availability, for both ZEISS and third parties, on weekly and monthly basis.
• Create Dashboards through Power BI and Tableau reports
• Track, manage and communicate progress on assigned projects as
  requested by the Certified Business Management.
• Monitor inventory levels and aging to identify potential E & O.
• Create quarterly summary reports and trend analysis to solve complex business issues.
• Contribute to solving complex business issues through data analysis.
• Design, publish, and continually identify opportunities and improvements with existing processes and procedures.
• Ongoing identification of shrink reduction opportunities
• Provide top analysis on inventory consumption, variance, and reconciliations

Do you qualify?

• Minimum of 5 -7-year experience working with Inventory Data Analysis and Supply chain environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance is preferred. Statistics background/education is a plus.
• Familiar with medical device pricing structure and resale.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations. Global Logistics knowledge a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical/problem solving skills
• APICS affiliation a plus
• Experience in Medical Device industry is a plus.
• Computer experience (Word, Excel, Power Point, SQL, Access, Power BI, Tableau, SAP)
• Detail oriented, multi-task, communication skills across entire organization (internal and external)
• Travel required (25%) offsite and warehouse visits.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay 
• The list goes on! 

The hourly pay range for this position is $37.00 - $46.00.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
  
This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. 
 

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).