Inventory Analyst - Remote [Contract]

The Inventory Analyst role is a fully remote, EST‑hours position focused on hands‑on SAP work, troubleshooting inventory discrepancies, and supporting accurate inventory operations across SAP and WMS interfaces. This 5+ month contract is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed transactional research and ensuring clean, reliable inventory activity at scale.

Client Details

Our client is a leading organization in the education technology industry, dedicated to delivering high‑quality digital learning solutions to students, educators, and institutions worldwide. With a long-standing commitment to accessibility, innovation, and learner success, they provide scalable platforms, digital products, and content designed to help individuals build the skills they need to thrive in today's workforce.

Description

• Monitor, analyze, and reconcile inventory quantity levels and perpetual balances across plants, storage locations, and consignment sites in SAP.
• Troubleshoot SAP operational issues including MIGO errors, incorrect postings, missing goods movements, quantity mismatches, and failed transactions.
• Resolve purchase order discrepancies such as GR errors, blocked invoices, unmatched PO quantities, and interface failures.
• Review and analyze interface activity between SAP and an external WMS, identifying exceptions and ensuring successful transaction flow.
• Support cleanup of zero-cost items, missing materials, incorrect storage locations, and other issues impacting valuation and reporting.
• Investigate discrepancies between SAP and LogPro where quantity or movement differences occur.
• Perform subledger-to-GL inventory reconciliations for North America and international operations.
• Assist with month-end close: transaction review, control checklist updates, SOX documentation, and validation of inventory activity.
• Support operational reporting, integrity reports, and other SAP-related initiatives.
• Collaborate with offshore teams to review daily inventory transactions and escalate issues as needed.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits related to inventory operations.
• Maintain and enhance reports, templates, and Excel tools to improve efficiency.
• Identify and propose opportunities for workflow automation and process improvement.
• Perform ad hoc inventory and operational analyses as required.

Profile

• 2-4 years of experience in inventory operations or inventory accounting
• Strong, hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, especially:
  • MIGO
  • Goods movements
  • Purchase order research
  • Inventory transaction troubleshooting
• Ability to track down inventory mismatches, failed transactions, and document flow issues
• Familiarity with WMS integrations and interface troubleshooting (LogPro is a plus)
• Strong understanding of perpetual inventory, inventory control concepts, and reconciliations
• Proven ability to work independently and manage a high volume of detailed research
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Clear communication skills, especially in a remote environment
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership
• A problem‑solver who enjoys digging into transactional issues and resolving discrepancies

Job Offer

• Fully remote role with the ability to work from anywhere within EST working hours
• 40-hour workweek, eligible for overtime
• 5+ month contract with strong potential for extension based on performance and business needs
• Opportunity to work in a leading education technology industry environment
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, WMS interfaces, and high‑volume operational inventory processes
• Chance to make a direct impact by improving the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of inventory operations
• Collaborative support from domestic and offshore teams while still maintaining strong autonomy in daily work
• Exposure to month‑end close, reconciliations, cross-functional operations, and system integrations
• Experience in a dynamic, process‑driven environment that values accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.