**Job Title: Inventory Analyst****Job Description**The Inventory Analyst is responsible for performing data entry and maintaining inventory records. You will assist with inventory audits, generate basic reports, schedule physical inventory counts, and lead processes on inventory discrepancies. Additionally, you will monitor and report Safety Stock levels, facilitate communication for proper handling of scrap, termination, and obsolescence, and create and review reports to identify trends or issues.**Responsibilities**+ Perform data entry and maintain inventory records.+ Assist with inventory audits and generate basic reports.+ Schedule physical inventory counts+ Monitor and report Safety Stock levels through monthly summaries and demand analysis.+ Create and review reports to identify trends or issues and to support or initiate actions.+ Collaborate cross-functionally to answer questions related to inventory and operational processes from all departments.+ Perform inventory adjustments according to thresholds set by the department manager.+ Assist in implementing policies and procedures for accurate inventory tracking.+ Identify and drive root cause corrective action for inventory issues.+ Fulfill other analytical duties as instructed.**Essential Skills**+ Proficiency in data entry.+ Experience in inventory control and inventory management.+ Knowledge of cycle counting.+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook).+ Ability to input data into computer systems.**Additional Skills & Qualifications**+ Experience in warehouse inventory management.+ Knowledge of ITAR regulations.**Why Work Here?**This is a long-term opportunity with a company that values its employees and offers a supportive work environment. Employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills.**Work Environment**The work environment is in a manufacturing setting with hours from 6 am to 2:30 pm. The role involves using various technologies and equipment to manage inventory effectively.**Job Type & Location**This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carson, California**About Aerotek:**We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.