Inventory Analyst

About us

At DHL, people mean the world to us. That’s why our goal has always been to attract and retain the best talent over the world. We provide challenge and opportunity for personal and professional development. We recognize the difference you bring to our business, and together we share the pride of building THE logistics company for the world.

Under the DHL Supply Chain umbrella, one of the business units of DHL, we provide customized logistics and industry solutions in the areas of supply chain management, warehousing, distribution, value added services, and lead logistics provider services for our customers – helping them deliver better results everyday.

Responsibilities

Role Purpose

The Warehouse Inventory Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling inventory activities within warehouse operations. This role ensures inventory accuracy, supports cycle count programs, investigates inventory discrepancies, and provides data-driven insights to optimize inventory management and warehouse performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory transactions and maintain accurate inventory records within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Analyze inventory movements, stock levels, adjustments, and trends to identify discrepancies and improvement opportunities.
• Conduct regular cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities.
• Investigate inventory variances, root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare inventory performance reports and dashboards for management and customers.
• Support inventory accuracy initiatives to achieve operational and customer KPIs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Customer Service, and IT teams to resolve inventory-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with inventory control procedures, customer requirements, and company policies.
• Monitor aging inventory, slow-moving stocks, and obsolete inventory, providing recommendations for action.
• Participate in process improvement projects focused on inventory management and warehouse efficiency.
• Assist during customer audits and internal inventory reviews.
• Support system testing, inventory data validation, and WMS-related activities as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in inventory control, inventory analysis, warehouse operations, or supply chain management.
• Strong understanding of warehouse inventory processes, stock control methodologies, and inventory reconciliation.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP systems, or inventory management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, retail distribution, FMCG, manufacturing, or contract logistics environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management principles such as FIFO, FEFO, cycle counting, and stock reconciliation.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence tools is an advantage.
• Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Six Sigma experience is a plus.