Inventory Control Analyst (logistics and warehousing)

Inventory Control Analyst (logistics and warehousing)

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for an Inventory Control Analyst (logistics and warehousing) to join us at our facility in Asturias, Spain.

The inventory control specialist will be responsible for controlling the stocks stored in our third-party warehouses and making sure both systems (Supplier and Ours) are aligned.

Key responsibilities

• Manage inventory of stocks stored in third-party warehouses

• Organize periodic cycle counts and stock counts in all third-party locations, including onsite audits (warehouse suppliers, contract manufacturers, customer consignments)

• Daily reconciliation of inventories stored in third-party warehouses

• Identify and resolve stock deviations (surplus, shortage, lost, damaged) and implement corrective and preventive actions to reduce occurrences

• Block or release stock when requested (defective product, quality issues, damaged)

• Organize and plan timely collection of goods identified for scrapping

• Analyze and claim stock damaged and lost by the warehouse supplier

• Maintain effective relations with stakeholders (warehouse suppliers, production plants, sales, customer service)

• Support internal and external audits to explain and clarify stock controls in place

• Reporting and analytics

• Active participation in defined projects, driving improvements

• Key requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, core area logistics preferred

• Experience in logistics, supply chain or procurement

• Very good language skills in English (writing and speaking) are required

• Excellent communication, organizational and planning skills

• High proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP is an asset

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

• Flexible when dealing with changes

• Team spirit

• Commitment to continuous improvement of existing processes and the ability to question and adapt own working methods

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks

• Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, serving four end markets including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our global footprint enables us to deliver solutions in over 140 countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We are pursuing sustainability initiatives and strive to optimize customer performance.

• Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to serve customers with high-quality coatings, application systems and technology. The company may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

• We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

• This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.