Inventory and Business Analyst

Role Overview

Inventory and Business Analyst at Emerson. The role is responsible for optimizing inventory performance and providing business and operational analysis to support effective decision-making.

Company Overview

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software with deep domain expertise in critical industries including life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation. The company helps customers operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability through digital transformation solutions.

Role Purpose

The Inventory & Business Analyst optimizes inventory performance across raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods while delivering business and operational analysis that drives informed decision-making. The role focuses on inventory planning, forecasting, KPI management, business reporting, and process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Planning & Analysis

• Maintain optimal inventory levels across raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods while minimizing stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence.
• Analyze inventory trends, aging, slow-moving inventory, excess and obsolete (E&O) stock, and inventory turnover performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory efficiency and working capital performance.
• Support inventory reconciliation activities and inventory performance reviews.

Business & Financial Analysis

• Support inventory-related financial reporting, inventory valuation, provisions, adjustments, and inventory control activities.
• Perform variance analysis against budget, forecast, and POR targets to identify performance gaps and business risks.
• Investigate operational and financial variances and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Collect, validate, and analyze business and operational data to identify trends, opportunities, and improvement areas.
• Develop analysis and recommendations to support informed business decisions.

Reporting & KPI Management

• Prepare and maintain inventory, operational, and business performance reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators including inventory value, inventory turnover (ITO), inventory accuracy, shortages, aging, and E&O inventory.
• Develop dashboards and management reports using ERP and business data.
• Provide regular updates and business insights to leadership teams.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, data quality, automation, and operational processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory management and business performance.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Sales, Customer Service, and other functions to improve operational effectiveness.
• Support business planning, forecasting, and operational review processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience in inventory management, business analysis, operational reporting, or supply chain functions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and business reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Analytical thinking to solve complex business and operational challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Proactive identification of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ability to communicate insights effectively and influence data-driven decisions.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills to achieve business objectives.
• Action-oriented approach focused on delivering results.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard development tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, manufacturing operations, and supply chain processes.
• Experience supporting process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits & Culture

• Medical insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups.
• Recognition programs.
• Flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.
• Work-life balance focus.
• Training programs including face-to-face and virtual training, mentorship, coaching, project management, and on-the-job training.
• End-to-end development opportunities from onboarding through senior leadership.
• Workplace culture emphasizing that every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• Environment encouraging innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to ongoing career development and inclusive culture.

Additional Notes

No calls or agencies please.

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