Inventory Control Analyst – 1st Shift

GXO Logistics, Inc.

. Prepare operational investigations of services, projects, and general business .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory control and supply chain management, with a strong ability to analyze data and develop actionable reports to enhance operational efficiency. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel functions and warehouse management systems to support business decisions.

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Inventory Control ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)SAP ExperienceBlue Yonder Experience

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPerformance Metrics DevelopmentRoot Cause AnalysisReporting Tool DevelopmentSpreadsheet Manipulation

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeWarehouse Management SystemsOrder Management ApplicationsDatabase Systems

Industry Keywords

LogisticsSupply ChainOperational InvestigationsInventory Transaction ErrorsOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare operational investigations of services, projects, and general business
Maintain databases, extract information, and develop metrics to measure and improve overall performance
Research performance and productivity data and error rates
Research and address root causes for inventory transaction errors
Develop and maintain reporting tools to support business decisions
Research reports to identify operational issues throughout departments
Prepare reports, graphs, charts, presentations, and other documents to support analyses
Recommend process or system changes through inventory analyses

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
1 year of experience in inventory control within a comprehensive supply chain or logistics environment
Experience with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills (macros, v-lookups, etc.)
Support experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order management applications and database systems
Experience converting raw data into actionable information
Experience preparing, importing, and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Experience in a finance-related role
SAP experience
Blue Yonder experience
Ability to create solutions-based reports to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction
Understanding of fundamental warehouse operations and supply chain structure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
May be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test
Must comply with GXO policies regarding COVID safety and CDC, OSHA, state and local requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
401(k)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Support to excel at work
Resources to build a career
Equal Opportunity employer including Disabled/Veterans