Inventory Analyst

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies with iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. It has 6,000 employees globally and operates in over 100 countries.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in logistics, inventory management, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to identify patterns, solve complex problems, and implement corrective actions.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational and process-oriented mindset.
• Practical experience with SAP and warehouse or inventory management systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence in working with operational data and KPI reporting.
• Very good written and spoken English with clear communication skills.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with confidence to escalate risks and follow through.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

• Perform and document daily reconciliation between third-party warehouse management systems and Wella SAP/ERP, resolving discrepancies.
• Monitor inventory issues and IDoc flows, investigate transaction delays and errors.
• Investigate master-data accuracy and escalate system issues.
• Maintain inventory record accuracy through reporting, discrepancy analysis, and continuous improvements.
• Control stock movements, transfer postings, adjustments, and ensure accurate cycle count reflections in SAP.
• Analyze inventory gains/losses, damaged, obsolete, blocked stock and fluctuations; coordinate resolution.
• Monitor product freshness, stock allocation, last-selling-date compliance, returns, and adjustments.
• Ensure inventory bookings and goods movements comply with procedures and quality standards.
• Monitor replenishment plans, inbound discrepancies, and align with stakeholders.
• Support product customization stock movements and inventory recordkeeping.
• Prepare inventory KPI reports and maintain a transparent action tracker.
• Ensure compliance with Wella SOX controls and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with distribution centers, 3PLs, IT, Master Data, and Quality teams to improve accuracy and reliability.
• Provide additional analysis as requested to improve efficiencies.

Wella Company offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities. Occasional travel is required.