Inventory Production Data Analyst
Summary
Inventory and production data analyst at Star Pipe Products in Houston, TX: tracks stock levels and incoming/outgoing goods, forecasts material needs, and supports a production monitoring rollout by building machine-utilization dashboards and reports using Excel, SQL, Power BI, and ERP systems.
Essential Functions
- Machine spares and consumables Inventory management
- Tool Room system implementation and management
- Production monitoring system implementation project support
Duties and Responsibilities
- Track stock levels, shortages, excess inventory, and inventory accuracy.
- Track incoming and outgoing goods.
- Help predict material needs and prevent stockouts or overproduction.
- Maintain inventory records in Excel or ERP systems.
- Identify stock shortages, excess stock, and discrepancies.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
- Analyze sales trends and forecast stock requirements.
- Coordinate with warehouse, purchasing, and finance teams.
- Monitor production output, schedules, efficiency, and manufacturing delays by implementing production monitoring system project coordination.
- Use Excel, SQL, Power BI, or ERP systems to analyze operational data.
- Create machine utilization dashboards and reports using a production monitoring system to help management make decisions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Monitor production output, schedules, efficiency, and manufacturing delays by implementing production monitoring system project coordination.
- Use Excel, SQL, Power BI, or ERP systems to analyze operational data.
- Create machine utilization dashboards and reports to help management make decisions.
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Finance, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be accepted.
- 2+ years of previous experience in inventory analysis, production reporting, supply chain operations, or data analysis is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing data.
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau for data visualization.
- Understanding of inventory forecasting, demand planning, and production scheduling.
- Knowledge of key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory turnover, stockout rates, and production efficiency.
Physical Demands
- The ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Personnel to be capable of lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds (approx. 23 kg) under ideal conditions.
Work Environment
- Shop floor and/or office work environment