Analyst - Line Balance and Inventory Control

** Analyst - Line Balance and Inventory Control****Job Category****:** Supply Chain **Requisition Number****:** ANALY002309 Showing 1 location **Job Details****Description**The Avon Company is a leading social selling company in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. For over 135 years, Avon has been empowering entrepreneurial-minded women to grow a business on their own terms. With a product portfolio that includes award-winning beauty, fashion, and health and wellness products, our brand name opens doors. After all, everyone knows Avon.We inspire the financial independence, health and wellbeing of women and this includes our long standing commitment to the fights against breast cancer and domestic violence.We are the team that is rapidly reinventing one of Americas iconic brands and building a modern experience for our Representatives and consumers. Our team members are rewarded through meaningful work, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits plan.**POSITION SUMMARY:**Responsible for the review and management of inventory availability within Avons Branches (Distribution Centers) and the communication of any service issues that impact our Sales Representatives. This position works closely with the Order Fulfillment, Merchandise Control, and Deployment teams to manage the inventory position of 6,500 SKUs, communicate product direction, and advise of any service impacts. Will maintain inventory management systems and develop location unload schedules.Supports the analysis and statistical tracking of operational and picking efficiencies. Works to optimize picking efficiencies and productivity campaign over campaign, year over year. Physically slots and monitors product placement and performance across the Shipping floor. Utilizes resources such as the operations bulletin, campaign brochure, etc. to develop campaign picking strategy. Strong understanding of the Warehouse Management System (WMOS) and Warehouse Control System (WCS). Performs all Line Balance Campaign changeover planning and clerical functions, including preparation and distribution of all changeover paperwork. Achieves key process and operational cost improvements in accordance with established company policies and procedures. Fosters Team environment.**KEY OBJECTIVES:**Achieves continual process improvement. Focus on accuracy, expense management, and order processing schedule, throughput / flow management and Representative value proposition.Initiates rebalance moves that are required during the Campaign to improve order flow.Develops merchandise set-up in all operational areas to optimize picking efficiencies.Reviews Campaign Operational Bulletins, Data Processing listings, special instructions regarding trends, new and discontinued merchandise, and literature instructions for each Campaign taking appropriate action.Maintains database of key performance indicators including, pieces, orders, pieces picked by area, pieces picked by campaign, etc.Maintains accuracy of item data database (i.e. merchandise attributes, weight, volume, dimensions, etc.)Responds to short-range inventory needs by reviewing IDP reports, critical monitoring data, and inventory macros.Responds to low-inventory calls from shipping floor.Prioritizes inbound trucks to be unloadedCommunicates daily product direction and service issues to team members and managementResponsible for delegating product substitutionsPartners closely with deployment team at corporate office to ensure product availabilityEnsures inventory outages are reflected properly on website to avoid customer/Representative disappointments.Performs other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor of Science/Arts degree preferred; Concentration in a Technical Discipline (Industrial Engineering, Logistics or Operations Management) desired.* Three to four years knowledge of order flow.* Proficient with functions in the Mainframe, P.C. and Manhattan (WMS) and Knapp (WCS) Systems preferred.* Working knowledge of merchandise, finished stock code system, product size and product placement within the Order Fulfillment system.* Perform work requiring a high degree of accuracy.* Detailed planning, analytical skills and customer service priority.* Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access* Reads, writes and speaks English at the level required by the communication demands of the position with all levels of management.* Must have a proven high degree of accuracy as well as good customer service.* Solves problems with little supervision.* Interpret information and arrive at a logical conclusion or recommendation.*Language Skills:** Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing at various levels, both internal and external to Avon.*Quantitative Skills:** Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.* Excellent basic math skills.*Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability:** Proven record of decision-making within the framework of changing business conditions.* Anticipates potential problems and initiates proactive actions.*Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:** Some physical effort needed in working with Materials.* May involve frequent walking, sitting and operation of office machines requiring visual attention, dexterity and coordination.* Frequent lifting of materials up to 25 lb.*Work Environment: The 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 the essential functions:** Continuous exposure to the characteristics of working in a light industrial production environment.* Maintains strong presence on the shipping floor.**Qualifications****Skills****Behaviors****:****Motivations****:****Education****Experience****Licenses & Certifications**