Supply Chain Analyst

Waters Corporation is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to support inventory management at our Franklin Global Distribution Center. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, identifying process improvements, and ensuring inventory is properly managed to support daily distribution operations and customer demand. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with warehouse operations, planning, and other cross-functional teams.

Monitor and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, inventory reconciliations, and investigation of discrepancies within SAP and warehouse management systems.

• Analyze inventory transactions, stock movements, and inventory variances to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

• Support daily warehouse operations by resolving inventory-related issues that impact picking, packing, receiving, putaway, and order fulfillment.

• Develop, maintain, and analyze inventory reports and key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory accuracy, cycle count compliance, adjustments, and inventory discrepancies.

• Partner with warehouse leadership, planning, quality, and other departments to resolve inventory concerns, improve processes, and ensure material availability.

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory control procedures, system accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and overall supply chain performance.

• Ensure inventory transactions and adjustments are completed accurately and in accordance with established procedures, internal controls, and audit requirements.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in inventory control, supply chain analysis, warehouse operations, or distribution within a high-volume environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend effective solutions.

• Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP/WMS system, including inventory transactions, stock movements, and inventory reporting. SAP S/4HANA experience is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reporting.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across warehouse operations and other cross-functional teams.

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.