Inventory Analyst

Description

Position Summary: Finning, a strategic partner of CATERPILLAR, is seeking an Inventory Analyst for Antofagasta, responsible for inventory accuracy and efficient response to spare parts requests. Key Highlights: 1. Manage and optimize inventory for efficient spare parts delivery. 2. Implement continuous improvement in inventory and quality processes. 3. Ensure operational continuity and customer satisfaction. If you have always loved Caterpillar equipment and are fascinated by machines and engines, we invite you to play big! Finning, a strategic partner of CATERPILLAR and a leader in equipment and service distribution, is searching for top talent to fulfill the role of **Inventory Analyst for Antofagasta**. The Inventory Analyst engages with and collaborates across various CLA departments (CDR Operations, VAS, Service Center, PLN, CMC). Their responsibility is to ensure inventory accuracy to respond quickly and efficiently to spare parts and component order requests, while meeting CLA objectives. This position reports to the CLA Quality Control and Inventory Control Manager. The primary challenge of this role is: Achieving zero inventory discrepancy and 100% order fulfillment to customers. **Key Responsibilities:** * **Safety:** Promote a prevention culture by complying with Safety and Environmental standards and ensuring strict adherence to the Rules for Life. * **Inspection and Orderliness:** Conduct audits in storage areas to ensure orderliness and compliance with "Five-Star" standards, verifying correct process execution. * **Quality Control:** Perform random checks to verify spare parts integrity at unloading, deconsolidation, storage, picking, and dispatch stages. * **Inventory Management:** Execute cyclic inventories, analyze variances through root cause determination, and propose action plans for continuous improvement. * **Strategic Reporting:** Generate accurate and reliable reports on Logistics Center operations, providing data-driven recommendations to support managerial decision-making. * **Conflict Resolution:** Timely manage and resolve non-conformities issued by our customers to ensure their satisfaction. * **Service Optimization:** Increase stock reliability and mitigate operational exceptions to elevate service levels. * **Operational Continuity:** Guarantee spare parts availability to prevent inventory discrepancies impacting deliveries, thereby minimizing customer equipment downtime. **Application Requirements:** * Professional degree in Engineering or Technical field, with understanding and knowledge of spare parts management, logistics, and Distribution Center operations. * Ideally 1\-3 years of experience in logistics. * Advanced proficiency in computer tools, specifically Microsoft Excel. * Knowledge of SAP EWM. * Understanding of risk prevention and environmental care variables. * Residency in Antofagasta (Mandatory). If you are currently part of the company, please note the following internal application requirements for this role: * Minimum of 1 year tenure in current position. * Performance evaluation score of “Meets Expectations” or higher (minimum score of 3). * Minimum eligibility level: 2B/T1. * Meet the stated education and experience requirements. Internal applications will only be accepted until May 8, 2026\. If you meet these requirements, we invite you to put your talent into motion and apply with us! “At Finning and its subsidiary companies, we are committed to diversity, striving to develop and maintain a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on sex, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, and/or mental or physical disability.”.