Title: Inventory Analyst
Location: Huntsville, AL (4 Days in Office, 1 Remote)
Reports To: Supply Chain Director


Company & Position Overview
At Lakeland Industries, we’re more than just a leader in the PPE sector—we’re a team of innovators, collaborators, and problem-solvers committed to protecting people around the world. Our mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that elevate safety and customer experience. If you’re looking for a workplace that values creativity, teamwork, and purpose, you’ve found it.
 

POSITION PURPOSE:  Perform Global production planning, scheduling, and logistics for Lakeland division(s) to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize capacity while managing inventory levels and product flow. Lead analyst for production planning department. Responsible for gathering data in various formats that impacts production planning and scheduling including current stock levels, overstock, backorders, late orders, safety stock levels, trends in sales, and manual allocation of stock to orders. Supporting role in international logistics.  

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:       

1. Utilize ERP (Sage X3) to plan, generate, allocate, and properly control production scheduling within capacity constraints as well as tracking finished goods availability, and requirements in keeping with customer demands.  

2. Utilize ERP (Sage X3) to review, track, and manage product inventory levels that support production schedules including safety stock.   

3. Collaborate with manufacturing within the corporation by taking action to promptly resolve production planning issues identified as constraints. 

4. Understand methodology to develop parameters (safety stock, EOQ, minimum order quantities, and technical lots).   

5. Coordinate and report interdepartmental activity on open orders status and advise Customer Service Representatives timely as updates are made. 

6. Utilize ERP (Sage X3) to prepare work orders and finished goods purchase requests based upon customer demands as well as inventory requirements.  Monitor trends in sales and allocation of orders.  Additional methodologies (Excel, email, etc.) may be utilized as necessary. 

7. Serve as a liaison for other departments and management as needed. 

8. Participate in continuous improvements including training on new ERP/MRP processes as opportunities develop. 

9. Perform Logistics duties as required.  

10. Work closely with Accounting, Customer Service, Distribution, and Manufacturing to ensure needs are met 

11. Communicate directly with customers regarding direct container shipments as needed 

12. Perform various administrative functions as needed 

13. Successfully work with and communicate with other employees and our outside customers and vendors 

14. Support and uphold the three pillars: Respect, Communication, and Accountability 

15. Take Initiative 

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Budget None to $20,000   

Revenue:  None to $20,000 

Overall:   Strive to ensure company and departmental goals are met 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

Requirements:  

Problem solving and analysis skills 

Ability to multi-task 

Good written and verbal communication skills 

Ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams 

Independent decision-making skills 

Ability to collaborate with others to create solutions and develop corrective actions 

Preferences: 

Advanced Excel skills 

Knowledge of ERP systems and MRP 

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:   

Education:     ​Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university​ 

Experience:   Or minimum 5 years related experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment with multiple production processes, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:   

Education:     ​Master's degree from an accredited college or university​ 

Experience:    APICS CPIM and/or CSCP 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:   

This position will directly report jointly to both Director of Logistics and Global Planning Manager 

WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT:   

Must be able to sit for long periods of time at desk and/or computer;  Ability to work on call; Ability to sit for long periods of time at desk and/or computer; Ability to go into warehouse and manufacturing areas as needed; Climate controlled and non-climate controlled environment; Ability to work long hours if needed;  Ability to operate standard office equipment; Ability to travel as necessary both domestically and internationally.