Senior Inventory Analyst

🚨 Inventory & Warehouse Optimization Consultant – Buffalo Grove, IL 🚨

📍 Buffalo Grove, IL

💼 12+ Month Contract

💰 $50–60/hr

🏢 100% Onsite

We’re partnering with a global manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Inventory
Strategy & Warehouse Optimization Consultant
for a long-term, high-impact engagement.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in operational environments and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to drive measurable improvements across inventory, warehouse flow, and ERP processes.

What you’ll be focused on:

✔ Inventory optimization & stock level analysis

✔ Warehouse layout, slotting & material flow improvements

✔ SAP inventory/planning parameter assessment

✔ Excess & obsolete inventory reduction

✔ Operational process improvement & root cause analysis

✔ Cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, Production, Finance & Operations teams

What we’re looking for:

✅ 7+ years in inventory management, warehouse operations, supply chain, or manufacturing operations

✅ Strong SAP / ERP experience (WM, EWM, MM, or PP preferred)

✅ Experience improving inventory accuracy & warehouse efficiency

✅ Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement background is a plus

✅ Strong analytical & execution-focused mindset

This is not a “strategy-only” consulting role — they need someone who can assess, recommend, and help drive real operational improvements.