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Job Description:

ITW Food Equipment Group LLC designs and manufactures commercial food equipment for food service and retail customers through its subsidiaries. The company’s products include ware washing equipment; cooking equipment, including ovens, ranges, and broilers; refrigeration equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, and prep tables; food processing equipment, including slicers, mixers, and scales; and kitchen exhaust, ventilation, and pollution control systems. ITW FEG has the largest service network in this industry to support our global customers, with highly specialized technicians and best-in-class supply chain procedures. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is based in Troy, Ohio. ITW Food Equipment Group LLC is an Illinois Tool Works Inc. subsidiary.

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Division Controller, the Inventory Analyst will assist with all Distribution Center and Field based Inventory Control initiatives. The Inventory Analyst leverages the available data to understand trends, identify anomalies, and provide recommendations for inventory centric endeavors. Their research and insights contribute towards providing the highest parts availability and service levels within organizational standards. The Analyst is also tasked with developing inventory tools to assist both the Piqua Distribution Center and Field parts personnel in stocking decisions.

Employee must reside in any Hobart Service Branch Location in the USA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

These are the most significant job duties performed. The size, scope, and complexity of assigned duties and responsibilities are dependent on the level and experience of the incumbent. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each assigned essential duty satisfactorily. Other responsibilities or special projects not specifically listed below may also be assigned.

The major responsibilities of this role include:

+ **COLLABORATION:** Develops positive relationships by demonstrating respect for others’ perspectives and attention to their needs. Shows understanding, approachability, tact to others. Develops and maintains effective relationships with others. Relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations.

+ **ACTION ORIENTED:**

+ Provide Inventory-Based Recommendations. Leverage available data to understand trends, identify anomalies, and provide recommendations for inventory-centric endeavors. Advise and assist in part-related projects across the business. Drive towards the highest parts availability and service levels within organizational standards.

+ Execute Warehouse MinMax & Stock Status Assignments. Regularly, run a report that calculates new MinMax levels and Stock Status assignments. Analyze the report’s results to check for accuracy, account for exceptions, and understand the financial impact.

+ **RESOURCEFULNESS:**

+ Develop Tools and Generates Reports Across the Organization. Assist other departments (both in Warehouses and the Field) by pulling ad-hoc reports or by developing refreshable tools meant for repeated use. Tools and reports tend to be related to inventory, but the requests can touch on all aspects of the business.

+ Drive System Maintenance and Upkeep. (10% of time spent performing this duty). Maintain inventory processes in the Field Service ERP. Review, communicate, and/or resolve system errors daily.

+ **DECISION QUALITY:** Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on qualitative or quantitative data. Responsible for measurable improvements in FCC (First Call Complete), Grading reduction, and in reduction of Inter Branch Transfer orders.

+ **PLANS AND ALIGNS:** Establishes a set of tasks and activities associated with an intended outcome and timeline. Ability to ensure actions are performed and/or implemented to achieve the results of the project.

+ **OPTIMIZES WORK PROCESSES:** Actively involved with targeted efforts to eliminate waste, reduce response time, simplify the design of work/services associated with products and processes, improve quality and customer service, and reduce complexity. Proactively seeks feedback and identifies approaches to improve own and others’ performance. Willing and actively trying to improve every day.

+ **COMMUNICATES EFFECTIVELY:** Clearly and concisely conveys information, ideas, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels. Listens actively, fosters open dialogue, and ensures alignment across teams to drive HR initiatives and business objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Work Experience

+ Bachelor's degree

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement, inventory management, or distribution is preferred.

+ Deep Knowledge of Hobart Service Organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

+ Regularly required to sit

+ Operates standard office equipment

Working Conditions

+ Office or remote location environment

+ Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Hours of Work

+ Normal business hours with extended hours as needed

+ Travel up to 50%

+ Must be willing to relocate

Compensation Information:

The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

_ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._

_As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._