Job Details
Inventory Analyst
2026-02-09 The Planet Group all cities,AK
Description:
Job Description:
The Inventory Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring correct inventory valuation, and distribution of materials across the organization. This position requires technical and financial proficiency, analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships within the organization while supporting operational excellence. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in technology platforms with hands-on knowledge of inventory valuation methods, procurement, inventory control, and logistics to optimize material flow and reduce costs.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
HS Diploma required
• 2-4 years of inventory management experience
• Function as customer support with responsibility for troubleshooting any Materials/shipping/inventory/etc. related problem, identifying the source of the problem or escalating it to the point of resolution
• Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and vendors
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities and experiences
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Job Description
Inventory Analyst
Contract
Pay rate: $28-37/hr
Hybrid- Boston, MA
Must Haves:
- 2+ years of inventory experience (cycle counting, physical inventory, ''min/max understanding'', puts and takes, consumption, etc.)
- Excel
- Solid work ethic and curiosity
- healthcare industry
- Exposure to WorkPlace system
Job Description:
The Inventory Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring correct inventory valuation, and distribution of materials across the organization. This position requires technical and financial proficiency, analytical skills, and the ability to build relationships within the organization while supporting operational excellence. The ideal candidate will combine expertise in technology platforms with hands-on knowledge of inventory valuation methods, procurement, inventory control, and logistics to optimize material flow and reduce costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Technology
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- Running Month-end Count Reports
- Receiving & Inventory Adjustments (vouchering Inventory)
- WP GL Account Mapping (Understanding)
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- Finance
- Review and verify all inventory financial transactions within the general ledger.
- Inventory Management
- Oversee the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials
- Monitor inventory levels to support operational requirements without overstocking
- Cycle Counting Management
- Logistics & Distribution
- Coordinate material flow across departments, Locations and facilities.
- Ensure efficient movement of goods from suppliers to internal teams or end users.
Qualifications
HS Diploma required
• 2-4 years of inventory management experience
• Function as customer support with responsibility for troubleshooting any Materials/shipping/inventory/etc. related problem, identifying the source of the problem or escalating it to the point of resolution
• Demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and vendors
• Demonstrated ability to work with people of different races, ethnicities, sexual and gender identities and expressions, ages, abilities and experiences
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress, fast-paced environment
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the Recruiter to ensure it's from an official Planet domain (@theplanetgroup.com or @launchcg.com) - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs.
The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.