Inventory Analyst - Recycled Materials

Summary Owns the numbers on our recycled materials inventory across all facilities: what we have, where it sits, and what it cost. Tracks pounds and weighted average cost by commodity grade and location, runs physical counts, reconciles scale and ticket data to the accounting records, and owns month-end inventory cutoff and valuation. This is an accounting role with real time in the yards. Reports to the Corporate Accountant and works closely with the Director of Recycled Materials Sales & Operations, linking the scale houses, purchasing, operations, and accounting across a multi-entity company. Essential Functions and Duties 1. Inventory Tracking and Valuation a. Track recycled materials inventory by commodity grade and facility, in pounds and weighted average cost b. Track internal transfers and material movement between locations c. Track material processed, baled, or packaged into other grades, including yield and shrink d. Report our covered vs. uncovered inventory position so we know what is exposed to price changes 2. Physical Counts and Reconciliation a. Plan and run regular physical inventory counts at each facility b. Reconcile physical counts to book inventory and system records, and investigate variances c. Reconcile scale and ticket data to the accounting records across all entities 3. Dealer Purchasing and Inbound Loads a. Enter dealer purchase orders with current pricing, accurately and on time b. Track inbound dealer loads from purchase order through receipt, scale ticket, invoicing, and payment c. Review scale tickets and purchase pricing before they post to inventory, so cost is right the first time d. Verify purchase prices and vendor invoices against POs, scale tickets, and received weights before payment e. Work with the Director of Recycled Materials Sales & Operations to correct pricing and resolve weight discrepancies 4. Sales Orders and Settlements a. Build and track sales orders for all ferrous, non-ferrous, and brokerage shipments from creation through shipment, settlement, and payment b. Match outbound shipments to customer POs and mill and broker settlements c. Compare shipped weights to customer-received weights and resolve grade and weight variances d. Make sure inventory is relieved correctly at average cost when material ships 5. Month-End and Reporting a. Own month-end inventory cutoff, valuation, and the related journal entries b. Support month-end close, including account reconciliations c. Build and maintain inventory, margin, and variance reports for leadership d. Help build and improve inventory processes and systems as we grow, including new software 6. Scale Operations a. Cross-train on truck scale, floor scale, and ASC operations to understand how tickets are created and cover peak times b. Develop a working knowledge of C&D, recycled materials, and hauling operations 7. Safety a. Follow pre-established safety policies and guidelines b. Wear PPE as required while on facility grounds and conducting work-related business c. Follow company rules and federal, state, and local laws 8. All other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Solid knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and inventory accounting (weighted average cost, valuation, and month-end cutoff). Strong Excel skills are required (lookups, pivot tables, formulas, and building reconciliations), along with Outlook, Word, Teams, and SharePoint/OneDrive. Experience with accounting or ERP software is strongly preferred, and experience with a scale or yard management system is a plus. Must be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in the yards as well as the office, with strong math and problem-solving skills. Experience in scrap, recycling, manufacturing, distribution, or another commodity business is helpful, and familiarity with commodity pricing (COMEX) is a plus. Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Work …

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