Inventory Analyst

Our client, a leader in food & beverage distribution, is seeking an Order & Inventory Analyst to join their team. This role will be onsite 4x per week in Rosemont, IL.

*This is a 6-month W2 contract role with benefits!*

As an Order & Inventory Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting order entry, inventory tracking, and data analysis to support supply chain operations. Ideal candidates thrive in a dynamic environment, excels at using data to drive process improvements, and enjoys collaborating to ensure our inventory and order processes run smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

• Enter forecasted orders, purchase orders, and adjustments accurately and on-time
• Track & trace inbound orders to ensure timely delivery and receipt of trucks, collaborating with Operations to maintain accurate inventory records
• Verify supplier order confirmations & delivery dates, analyzing & resolving discrepancies in inventory and sales data
• Track appointment follow-ups, write reports, and maintain accurate variance reports
• Determine pallet weights and truck capacity for shipments
• Update all anomalies, item numbers, SKUs, etc. and assist with troubleshooting supplier portals to resolve system challenges

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, and/or Order & Inventory Analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and XLOOKUPs, and pivot tables
• Experience with planning systems such as Blue Yonder, SAP, or similar
• Strong organizational & analytical skills in managing large volumes of inventory and SKUs

Desired Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in the food, beverage, or beer industry a plus!

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.