Inventory Analyst

The role

The Inventory Analyst will drive physical stock accuracy and optimize inventory workflows. This person will lead cycle count programs and manage material control across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

What you will do

• Plan, execute, and refine scheduled daily and weekly cycle count programs.
• Analyze variance trends to identify root causes.
• Lead physical inventory reconciliation for internal reviews and external audits.
• Oversee the end-to-end MRB process.
• Design, organize, and refine bin, shelf, and rack locations.
• Research complex inventory discrepancies and evaluate system transactional histories.
• Monitor stock levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Provide technical guidance to adjacent teams for kitting workflows and logistics operations.

Required qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant inventory control, cycle counting, or stockroom analysis experience
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and email communication
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle) and WMS tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate ladders or reach trucks safely
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Basic numerical literacy
• Organizational discipline
• Experience in managing raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making abilities

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree
• Advanced hands-on experience executing complex inventory transactions, reporting, and reconciliations within NetSuite ERP
• Deep component-level familiarity with high-mix PCBA inventory
• Direct experience preparing datasets for and hosting external financial inventory auditors
• Experience working within high-reliability manufacturing environments governed by flight hardware standards, lot/serial traceability, ESD/FOD prevention, and 5S frameworks
• Experience refining existing inventory control procedures and adapting standard frameworks

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Before you apply

• Employment is contingent upon the ability to access export-controlled information without additional export licensing

About the company

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. They are both a space company and a data company.