Senior Inventory Analyst Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

At Klondike Cheese Co., we believe in the power of cheese to bring joy to people's lives. We're not just in the business of making cheese; we're in the business of making moments memorable. As we continue to grow and share our love for cheese with the world, we're always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion.
Come join our team! We are seeking a self-driven, detail-oriented Senior Inventory Control Analyst to serve as a key individual contributor in building inventory visibility and control capabilities for a growing company managing a high volume of perishable products. The Senior Inventory Control Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and improving inventory accuracy and efficiency of inventory records within the organization in both physical and system environments. The Senior Inventory Control Analyst will develop or assist with developing reporting tools and will use strong analytical approach to provide actional insights into maintaining or improving efficiency. The Senior Inventory Control Analyst will analyze inventory data, identify discrepancies, conduct root-cause variance analysis, and partner with logistics, procurement, and finance teams to streamline supply chain processes.
This position reports to the company Controller, with the ideal candidate possessing strong analytical and problem-solving ability while using a hands-on approach in a fast-paced work environment.
This position is onsite at our location outside of Monroe, Wisconsin, 5 days a week during normal business operating hours, with potential for off-hours work occasionally as needed. Remote work is not available.
Essential Functions:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve inventory visibility tools and metrics to provide timely insights into inventory levels, movement, and aging.
• Analyze inventory trends and transaction activity to identify discrepancies, root causes, and opportunities to improve accuracy and minimize waste.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, finance, and sales teams to align inventory data with business needs and improve decision-making.
• Investigate inventory variances, transactional errors, and process breakdowns; recommend and help implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate and perform ongoing cycle counts and annual physical inventory count to support efficient fulfillment of product and meet financial audit requirements.
• Identify best practices related to systems and processes, including standardization of procedures across product lines throughout the inventory life cycle.
• Record inventory adjustments for ad hoc movements such as samples.
• Reconcile inventory reports, including off-site and in-transit inventory.
• Post monthly usage of raw materials not relieved via bill of material consumption.
• Use data to recommend process improvements that reduce waste, improve product visibility, and strengthen inventory controls as the company scales.
• Act as a subject matter resource for inventory data, reporting logic, and control processes in a rapidly growing environment.
• Serve as backup for ERP Specialist to assist in correcting transaction errors.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain, or related field is preferred.
• Experience in food or other perishable-product environments is strongly preferred.
• Experience with cycle counting, root cause analysis, and ERP systems required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Good level of knowledge of inventory management, production planning, scheduling, material requirements planning and manufacturing control systems.
• Effectively multitask while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time sensitive deadlines.
• Effectively evaluate, prioritize and problem-solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing in English, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Sit 60%, Walk 20%, Stand 20%, bend at waist frequently, repetitive use of hands for fine manipulation; climb stairs occasionally.
• Prolonged periods working on a computer. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 30 pounds during inventory counts. Exposure to both office and warehouse environments.
• Occasional: bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, twisting, exposure to changes in temperature, being near moving machinery, and office machinery.
• Ability to work extended hours if needed during physical inventories or peak demand periods.

Our Benefits:
Klondike Cheese proudly offers competitive wages and benefits, including the following to our full-time employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-term Disability Insurance
• Company-Paid Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Annual Profit Sharing

How to Apply:
Please go to the company website, www.klondikecheese.com to complete an application online, click on the Careers tab to navigate to open positions. If you are unable to complete an application online, paper applications may be picked up in our Main Office at W7839 State Road 81, Monroe, WI 53566, anytime Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30 pm (excluding holidays).
Additional Information:
The information in this job posting/description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its status as an at-will employer.
Klondike Cheese Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Klondike Cheese Co. is a drug-free workplace. Drug testing is a condition of hire, and employment by the company is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results of a drug test. Employees, volunteers, vendors and guests of the company are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law, including marijuana, prescription drugs without a valid prescription, inhalants, or narcotic substances, on the company's premises.
E-Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Klondike Cheese Co. complies with federal and state disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 608-325-3021.