SENIOR INVENTORY CONTROL ANALYST SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Oct 14, 2025 - The Senior Inventory Control Analyst oversees supply chain systems, logistics operations, and inventory control processes to ensure data accuracy and effective discrepancy resolution. This role requires strong leadership to manage and motivate the inventory control team while providing direction, feedback, and performance oversight to achieve operational excellence. The senior analyst also leverages advanced analytical skills, software expertise, and industry certification to drive efficiency and continuous improvement across all inventory functions.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Senior Inventory Control Analyst Resume
  • Data Analysis
  • Inventory Management
  • Cycle Counting
  • Variance Analysis
  • KPI Development
  • Material Control
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Report Development
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Inventory Adjustment
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Issue Mitigation
  • Inventory Oversight
  • Process Coordination
  • Root Cause
  • Control Compliance

Summary of Senior Inventory Control Analyst Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Business Administration with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience in inventory control within a comprehensive supply chain or logistics environment
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills (macros, VLOOKUPS, etc.)
  • Support experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order management applications and database systems
  • Experience converting raw data into actionable information
  • Experience preparing, importing, and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
  • Experience in a finance-related role
  • Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Understanding of fundamental warehouse operations and supply chain structure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Broad understanding of part flow and delivery systems from a production aspect
  • Knowledge of inventory management and understanding of inventory systems
  • Able to utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Able to analyze data to understand the discrepancy
  • Project management experience or capability

2. BA in Logistics Management with 6 years of Experience

  • Hands-on experience in controlling inventory within Production and Warehouse operations
  • Demonstrated experience/expertise in the use of an ERP Inventory Control system
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Experience in controlling inventory within Production and Warehouse operations
  • Experience in manufacturing with exposure to medical device production
  • Experience in Inventory Control or related functions in a distribution or warehouse environment
  • Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems 
  • Strong eye for detail and experience with complex databases and reporting
  • Organized, prepared, and accurate, ability to work under pressure and deliver within deadlines
  • Must have strong analytical skills
  • Fluent in verbal and written communication in English

3. BS in Supply Chain Management with 4 years of Experience

  • Demonstrates subject matter expertise in related Supply Chain technology such as JDE, BOSS, DSI
  • Experience in supply chain with In-depth knowledge of Supply Chain Operations, Logistics and Warehouse systems and processes, Inventory Control processes
  • Proven ability to analyze and reconcile inventory and/or Sales Order discrepancies
  • Strong communication skills, responsible for liaising with various internal departments
  • Develop and motivate the HLF Inventory Control team
  • Previous supervisory experience to plan, assign and direct employees' workload, provide performance feedback
  • Strong software expertise with Office 365, Prism, and Reports Now
  • Highly analytical, coupled with advanced MS Excel skills, to metrics to initiate corrective actions 
  • Ability to “think on your feet” and manage multiple tasks
  • Must have APICS certification