Inventory Reserves Analyst

About the role

Analog Devices is seeking an Inventory Reserves Analyst to support inventory valuation and reserve accounting in a global manufacturing environment. The role prepares and analyzes inventory reserve calculations, investigates reserve drivers, supports month-end close and audit activities, and ensures compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. It works closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and IT teams.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly inventory reserve calculations and supporting schedules.
• Investigate reserve fluctuations and explain significant inventory valuation changes.
• Perform data validation, reconciliations and reporting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support SOX compliance, audit requests and maintain audit-ready documentation.
• Develop recurring reports and run ad hoc analyses to support business decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand inventory risks and reserve drivers.
• Assist in process improvement and automation initiatives for inventory reporting and analysis.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, financial analysis or manufacturing finance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and data interpretation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multiple functions.
• Preferred: exposure to semiconductor or manufacturing environments, and experience with inventory valuation, reserves, audits or SOX-related activities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP, Power BI, Tableau or similar tools is an advantage.

For positions requiring access to technical data, export licensing review may be required; US citizens, permanent residents and protected individuals are exempt. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer.