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The Role
Analyzes inventory data, warehouse transactions, reports, and adjustments to identify discrepancies, trends, and root causes. The role generates inventory reports, tracks control metrics, supports audits and cycle counts, performs physical bin checks, and recommends process improvements. It collaborates with shipping, receiving, configuration, and other operational teams to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency. The position requires occasional warehouse activity, including walking, standing, climbing, and handling up to 50 pounds.
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Description
The Inventory Analyst will leverage reporting tools, warehouse systems, and operational data to identify trends, research inventory variances, and recommend solutions that improve inventory accuracy and process efficiency. This role may require occasional warehouse activity to verify inventory locations, conduct physical inspections, and support inventory control initiatives.
* What You'll Do:
* Analyze inventory data, reports, system transactions, movements, and adjustments to identify discrepancies, trends, root causes, and operational issues while maintaining accurate records.
* Generate and distribute inventory reports, track control metrics, and recommend improvements to inventory accuracy, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
* Use warehouse management systems, AS400, Microsoft Access, and Excel to monitor performance and investigate inventory issues.
* Partner with Shipping, Receiving, Configuration, and other operational teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
* Support audits, cycle counts, bin research, and reconciliation activities, documenting findings and communicating recommendations and updates to stakeholders.
* Move throughout the warehouse, including standing, walking, and climbing, to validate inventory and perform physical bin checks.
* Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
What We Expect Of You:
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills, with close attention to detail and data accuracy.
* Experience with inventory records, operational data, reporting, cycle counting, auditing, reconciliation, or related business systems.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and collaborate across teams.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel skills in data analysis, sorting, filtering, and reporting.
* Experience with AS400, Microsoft Access, or similar inventory management systems.
* Previous inventory control, supply chain, logistics, or high-volume warehouse or distribution center experience.
* Ability to work in a warehouse environment and perform occasional physical inventory verification activities. Pay range: $21.15/hour-$28.85/hour depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
The Inventory Analyst will leverage reporting tools, warehouse systems, and operational data to identify trends, research inventory variances, and recommend solutions that improve inventory accuracy and process efficiency. This role may require occasional warehouse activity to verify inventory locations, conduct physical inspections, and support inventory control initiatives.
* What You'll Do:
* Analyze inventory data, reports, system transactions, movements, and adjustments to identify discrepancies, trends, root causes, and operational issues while maintaining accurate records.
* Generate and distribute inventory reports, track control metrics, and recommend improvements to inventory accuracy, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
* Use warehouse management systems, AS400, Microsoft Access, and Excel to monitor performance and investigate inventory issues.
* Partner with Shipping, Receiving, Configuration, and other operational teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
* Support audits, cycle counts, bin research, and reconciliation activities, documenting findings and communicating recommendations and updates to stakeholders.
* Move throughout the warehouse, including standing, walking, and climbing, to validate inventory and perform physical bin checks.
* Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
What We Expect Of You:
* High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills, with close attention to detail and data accuracy.
* Experience with inventory records, operational data, reporting, cycle counting, auditing, reconciliation, or related business systems.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and collaborate across teams.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel skills in data analysis, sorting, filtering, and reporting.
* Experience with AS400, Microsoft Access, or similar inventory management systems.
* Previous inventory control, supply chain, logistics, or high-volume warehouse or distribution center experience.
* Ability to work in a warehouse environment and perform occasional physical inventory verification activities. Pay range: $21.15/hour-$28.85/hour depending on experience and skill set Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* We're looking for people who bring curiosity, a learner's mindset, and a willingness to engage with ever-evolving technology and tools. We value adopting AI as a partner, openness to experimentation, and a shared interest in learning together on AI. Our goal is to create a culture where AI enhances- not replaces- human creativity and decision-making. You don't need to be an expert today; what matters is your readiness to explore, adapt, and grow with us as we integrate AI responsibly and effectively into our work.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
- Close attention to detail and data accuracy
- Experience with inventory records, operational data, reporting, cycle counting, auditing, reconciliation, or related business systems
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively, and collaborate across teams
- Microsoft Office proficiency, including Excel data analysis, sorting, filtering, and reporting
- Experience with AS400, Microsoft Access, or similar inventory management systems
- Previous inventory control, supply chain, logistics, or high-volume warehouse or distribution center experience
- Ability to work in a warehouse environment and perform occasional physical inventory verification activities
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
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The Company
What We Do
CDW Corporation is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. For more information about CDW, please visit www.CDW.com. Our broad array of products and services range from hardware and software to integrated IT solutions such as security, cloud, hybrid infrastructure and digital experience.
Why Work With Us
Trust, connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It’s why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we’re headed.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
CDW is committed to offering a high quality, flexible work experience centered around connection, collaboration, and coworker well-being. Our flexible hybrid approach enables coworkers to get the best of working from home and being together.
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