How to hire an inventory control analyst

How to hire an inventory control analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step inventory control analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an inventory control analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new inventory control analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the inventory control analyst you need to hire. Certain inventory control analyst roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect inventory control analyst also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list presents inventory control analyst salaries for various positions.

   Type of Inventory Control Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Inventory Control Analyst	Operations research analysts use advanced mathematical and analytical methods to help organizations investigate complex issues, identify and solve problems, and make better decisions.	$18-35
   Co-Operations Internship	Co-operations interns perform various tasks for an organization. These include troubleshooting computer issues for employees, updating the documentation on internal troubleshooting, and designing and performing clerical tasks such as data entry and making telephone calls... Show more	$13-24
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Logistics
   • Inventory Control Procedures
   • Inventory Management
   • WMS
   • Purchase Orders
   • Process Improvement
   • Cycle Counts
   • Data Entry
   • Inventory Transactions
   • Management System
   • Inventory Adjustments
   • Inventory Variances
   • Inventory Issues
   • MRP

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the implementation and roll-out of SharePoint as a team collaboration and document management tool.
   • Prepare weekly and monthly inventory control and performance reporting from the data collect in the warehouse management system (WMS).
   • Coordinate the procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relations operations.
   • Document all the new processes create and include them in the ISO procedures.
   • Create and set up - new item numbers, UPC codes and BOM in company database.
   • Procure materials base on MRP analysis to support marketing plan and follow up with vendors to ensure availability.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your inventory control analyst job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An inventory control analyst salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, inventory control analysts' average salary in arkansas is 42% less than in delaware.
   • Seniority. Entry-level inventory control analysts earn 47% less than senior-level inventory control analysts.
   • Certifications. An inventory control analyst with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an inventory control analyst's salary.

   Average inventory control analyst salary

   $54,184yearly

   $26.05 hourly rate

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   Entry-level inventory control analyst salary

   $39,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average inventory control analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$67,165	$32
   2	New Jersey	$62,079	$30
   3	Illinois	$59,233	$28
   4	West Virginia	$58,511	$28
   5	Maryland	$58,303	$28
   6	Oregon	$54,130	$26
   7	North Carolina	$53,463	$26
   8	Colorado	$51,607	$25
   9	New York	$51,463	$25
   10	Michigan	$50,836	$24
   11	Ohio	$49,705	$24
   12	Missouri	$49,435	$24
   13	Texas	$49,016	$24
   14	Arizona	$48,660	$23
   15	Utah	$48,227	$23
   16	North Dakota	$46,195	$22
   17	Indiana	$45,528	$22
   18	Georgia	$43,569	$21
   19	Kentucky	$41,703	$20
   20	Wisconsin	$41,612	$20

   Average inventory control analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	VF	$69,340	$33.34	4
   2	ScanSource	$68,790	$33.07
   3	Ralph Lauren	$67,711	$32.55
   4	Siemens	$67,629	$32.51	2
   5	Pactiv	$65,898	$31.68	5
   6	Bayer	$64,998	$31.25	2
   7	Consolidated Communications	$63,645	$30.60
   8	Uline	$63,455	$30.51
   9	Yukon Kuskokwim Health	$63,197	$30.38
   10	Timberland	$61,625	$29.63
   11	Burlington	$61,162	$29.40	47
   12	Mercy Children's Hospital	$59,367	$28.54
   13	Biamp	$58,705	$28.22
   14	Johnson Controls	$58,129	$27.95	95
   15	Steve Madden	$57,556	$27.67
   16	The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital	$57,060	$27.43
   17	Siemens Healthineers	$56,638	$27.23
   18	FormFactor	$56,547	$27.19
   19	Red Bull	$56,482	$27.15
   20	Freeport-McMoRan	$56,375	$27.10	4

4. Writing an inventory control analyst job description

   An inventory control analyst job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an inventory control analyst job description:

   Inventory control analyst job description example

   • Uses high concentration to perform daily finished goods & raw material cycle counts & root cause analysis & correct as needed. Interacts with Planners, Shipping, Receiving, Accounting, Production, & Material Handling daily as needed.
   • Performs cycle count on material & components. Verifies verbally & in writing to reconcile book to physical inventory.
   • Checks database daily for transactions in error waiting to be processed. Works with other departments to help resolve problems.
   • Must demonstrate a complete understanding of material movements within the ERP System to include: Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Adjustments, Scrap, Production Reporting, Splitting a Barcode, Service Orders & Physical Inventory
   • Uses manual dexterity & visual observation to operate office equipment such as computers, calculators, facsimile machines, photocopiers, telephones, etc.
   • Maintains office files for correspondence, reports & other documentation as assigned. Involves bending, stooping, crouching & reaching to access file cabinets & to perform daily counts.
   • Works 70% of the time on the Shop Floor or in the Warehouse with 30% of time in an office environment with climate control & good lighting. Required to examine inventory daily on the production floor wearing required personal safety equipment.

   Education and/or Experience

   • Some scheduling/planning experience is preferred.
   • Computer skills are a must; QAD & Excel experience a definite plus.

   Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

   • Successful candidate must possess strong analytical, communication, & problem- solving skills.
   • Must have ability to interact with all levels of the Akebono organization, Customers, & Suppliers in order to resolve issues & assure excellent customer service.
   • Must be self-motivated with focus on continuous improvement of process.
   • Must have the ability to function effectively in a dynamic work environment.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right inventory control analyst for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with inventory control analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit inventory control analysts who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your inventory control analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit inventory control analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit inventory control analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   If your interviews with inventory control analyst applicants aren't enough to make a decision, you should also consider including a test project. These are often the best, most straightforward, and least bias-prone ways of determining who will likely succeed in the role. If you don't know how to design an appropriate test, you can ask someone else on the team to create it or take a look at these websites to get a few ideas:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new inventory control analyst

   Once you've selected the best inventory control analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new inventory control analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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