Occupation
Inventory control analyst
Inventory control analysts keep the recorded stock position matching the physical one and advise on how much of each item a business should hold. The job is part data work in inventory and ERP systems, part investigation on the warehouse floor when the numbers disagree. Decisions here trade off the cost of holding stock against the risk of running out.
Also known as: Inventory analyst · Stock controller · Inventory planner · Materials controller
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What the work involves
Reconcile system stock against counted stock and investigate the causes of variances.
Run and review cycle-count schedules and adjust counting frequency by item risk.
Set and maintain reorder points, safety stock, and minimum order quantities in the system.
Report on stock accuracy, ageing, obsolescence, and slow-moving lines.
Work with buyers and warehouse teams to clear blocked, damaged, or misplaced stock.
Document control procedures and train warehouse staff on transaction discipline.
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How people commonly enter
A college diploma in supply chain, logistics, or business, entered after or alongside warehouse experience.
Progression from a shipping, receiving, or stock control role into an analyst position.
A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, or business analytics.
A professional inventory or supply chain certification taken alongside operational work.
Typical training: Certificate or college diploma
Licensing: Certification common, not usually required
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Typical work context
- Desk based
- Team based
- Warehouse
- Hybrid office
- Predictable routine
Desk based · Team based · Warehouse · Hybrid office · Predictable routine
Related interests
- Conventional (organizing)
- Investigative (analytical)
Conventional (organizing) · Investigative (analytical)
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