Purchasing/Inventory Analyst

Job title: Purchasing/Inventory Analyst

Company: ESS


Job description: Job Details

• Analyze historical data and trends to forecast demand and determine optimal inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile discrepancies between systems and physical counts.
• Track, monitor, and manage purchase orders and delivery schedules to meet production and customer requirements.
• Evaluate supplier performance, lead times, and pricing to support sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure cost-effective purchasing strategies and timely material replenishment.
• Identify and resolve supply chain issues, shortages, and overstock situations.
• Generate and present regular reports on inventory metrics, turnover rates, and cost analysis.
• Strong experience in Inventory Management system (SAP, Oracle, Pemac, etc.)
• Assist in developing and implementing inventory control policies and best practices.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to optimize inventory storage and movement.
• Manage the supplier open PO lines process through the RPA (automation).
• Support invoice and receiving issue resolution.
• Help with stock issues for craftsmen when needed.
• Work with Stores Manager and the Stores & Engineering teams to :

• Optimise re-ordering stock parts through PEMAC using usage, lead times, Min Qty.,Re-order level & Re-order quantity
• Optimise cycle-counting process for stock parts
• Document outside and on-site warehouse stock and move to PEMAC as necessary
• Identify further low-level / fast moving stock items to move free issue

Education & Experience:

• Experience in Inventory or Supply Chain Management or related fields.
• 2–4 years of experience in purchasing, inventory analysis, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).

Expected salary:

Location: Ballineen, Co Cork

Job date: Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:41:08 GMT

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