Carpenter Technology Corporation is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. Carpenter Technology's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets. Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter Technology's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing. Carpenter's Latrobe Specialty Metals operations, based in Latrobe, PA., was acquired by Carpenter Technology in 2012 and manufactures high-performance specialty alloys serving aerospace, energy, and other demanding markets.

INVENTORY ANALYST

The Inventory Analyst IV will be responsible for ensuring that the inventory levels are maintained to the levels to meet production and sales demands. This role has a strong emphasis on communicating effectively and leading and facilitating projects on behalf of the planning group. This position has a strong interaction with the operations team to ensure product is being completed timely to sustain high on-time delivery to the customer. This position will be a champion for the inventory process in the plant and will promote problem solving at the point of impact.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE (title of position)

• Independently initiate regularly scheduled inventory review of potentially unsupported items, excess, safety stock levels. Lead the team review, appropriate adjustments, report out.
• Assist manager during the SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) S&OP (Sale and Operation Planning) to create realistic supply plans to meet the demand plan; includes review of mid to long term rough-cut capacity planning.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly, monthly, and yearly melt schedules that satisfy AOP (Annual Operating Plan) requirements while driving down costs (raw material purchases).
• Ensure a clear understanding of true customer demand and adjust item flow; accordingly, drive problem-solving to enable inventory reduction and availability throughout the mill.

• Analyze input from S&OP process to drive the material system appropriately.
• Provide training & guidance within the established planning team and to new employees coming into the Inventory role.
• Lead and facilitate project teams that will require analytical and supply chain management skills.
• Proactively identify and develop procedures in concert with Manufacturing, Sales, and Technical, for possible application to orders, offer for sale to secondary customers to reduce surplus material. Lead process/quality improvement initiatives within the Inventory group.
• Leads the inventory processes on-site communicating with production, customer service, management, and other functions to ensure plans meet all commitments.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining the appropriate stocking and manufacturing strategy for each product (i.e. Make-to-stock, Make-to-order, etc.) simultaneously considering the production lead-times and commercial requirements while balancing the risk of lost sales against the carrying of excess inventory.
• Assist in analyzing data to optimize inventory to simultaneously maximize customer service levels and inventory turns while simultaneously minimizing risk of inventory obsolescence and carrying costs.
• With experience, lead project teams that will require analytical and advanced supply chain management skills in relations to inventory.
• Review key metrics in delivery performance, inventory turns, throughput time, etc. and initiate countermeasures to improve trends where appropriate.
• Gain in-depth experience in the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Scheduling systems to ensure data accuracy and maximum/optimal use of system resources.
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED FOR THE INVENTORY ANALYST

• High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing /industrial setting with a focus in supply chain operations (production planning, inventory, scheduling, system development, etc.)
• Previous work experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and/or Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) systems used for manufacturing planning and scheduling, such as SAP, Oracle, etc.
• Experience ensuring the proper processes and tools are utilized to plan maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated ability in change management and building a high-performance team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, computer, and basic business skills.
• Problem solving abilities

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.

Carpenter Technology Corporation's policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.