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Inventory Analyst

Location : KEARNEY, NE, United States

Job Family : Planning

Job Type : Regular

Posted : Oct 21, 2025

Job ID : 60472

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Marketing Statement:

Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. Our mission is to protect our customers’ engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry’s broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs.

Our Filters are Found in All Industries Worldwide:

On-Highway (Heavy Duty)

On-Highway (Medium & Light Duty)

Construction

Agricultural

Oil & Gas

Mining & Power Generation

Marine

Join Our Team:

Our global success is based on a simple equation: an empowered workforce operating in a supportive environment fosters innovative ideas and solutions. Join the Parker team and realize your future in making a positive impact on the world.

Position Summary:

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for analyzing, planning and managing Division inventory levels to ensure we have inventory available to support OEM and Aftermarket production at the right place and at the right time. The Inventory Analyst develops and implements network strategies for the Division including PFEP, replenishment Strategy, safety stock strategy, supplier stocking strategy and analytical inventory tools. This role will not have direct reports. This position will report directly to the Division Production Control Manager and have reporting responsibility to the Division Supply Chain Manager/Division Procurement Manager

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

Work with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, I/T and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Matrix management responsibilities with business units and support groups for production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions. Provide direct leadership and/or guidance to supply chain team & SIOP members to execute, monitor, and develop inventory strategies.

Essential Functions:

Manages and prepares short and long-term inventory projections and other KPIs/reports on inventory health, inventory intensity, inventory trends, and excess and obsolete inventory. Works very closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and Warehousing group to ensure inventory strategy supports budgets and customer requirements. Develops and administers inventory transformation strategy leading to improvements in KPIs and improving material availability. Presents Inventory results and projections to multiple levels of the organization as a part of the SIOP process. Develops complex analytical tools in systems such as PowerBI independently and/or with support of the Supply Chain Analytics team. Drive inventory reduction strategy, ensure group reports are accurate and timely for inventory planning, provide guidance on cycle count strategies, participate in annual physical inventory across multiple divisions, and ensure adequate stock for business. Assists in analysis and reduction of excess and obsolete inventory. Supports the SIOP leader with data collection, presentation, and analysis of customer forecasts, S&OP Model, and internal forecasts.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience inventory or supply chain analytics. 4 Year Degree Preferred. Experience working with analytics tools, PowerBI, MANMAN, High level Excel skill set and other Microsoft Office Suite software. Possess business and technical skills required to understand business practices, warehousing, cycle counting, and inventory experience. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration amongst cross functional teams.

Additional Comments:

This role works withing a matrix organization, working alongside the planning, procurement, and warehousing functions of the business, with report out to site leadership and group level updates.

Benefits and Retirement Plans:

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

+ Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.

+ 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay

+ Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay

+ Career development and tuition reimbursement

+ Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.

+ Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.

+ Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

+ Participation in Annual Incentive Plan

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants)

Drug-Free Workplace:

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.