Description

Course Name: Certified Inventory Control Analyst

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/TL/CICA/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective:The Certified Inventory Control Analyst course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive skills to effectively manage and control inventory across various industries. The course covers inventory planning techniques, stock level optimization, demand forecasting, replenishment strategies, stock classification (ABC/XYZ analysis), shrinkage reduction, and documentation best practices. It also includes the use of ERP and WMS systems for real-time inventory tracking, cycle counting, and reporting.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Inventory Control and Management Principles: Overview of inventory control and its role in supply chain efficiency, Types of inventory: raw materials, WIP, finished goods, MRO, Key objectives: availability, accuracy, cost minimization, stock turnover, Inventory control systems: perpetual vs periodic, centralized vs decentralized, Roles and responsibilities of an Inventory Control Analyst, Industry standards and regulatory compliance in inventory management.

Module 2: Inventory Classification and Control Techniques: Inventory segmentation: ABC, VED, HML, FSN, SDE analyses, Determining safety stock, reorder points, and buffer stock levels, Cycle stock, seasonal stock, and obsolete stock management, EOQ (Economic Order Quantity) and JIT (Just-In-Time) methods, Stock rotation practices: FIFO, LIFO, FEFO, Inventory review systems: continuous vs periodic review models.

Module 3: Inventory Recording, Documentation, and Data Accuracy: Stock ledger maintenance and transaction documentation, Use of ERP, WMS, and inventory management software, Stock adjustment entries and reconciliation procedures, Cycle counting methods and variance reporting, Maintaining audit trails and regulatory documentation, Ensuring data accuracy through barcode, RFID, and automation tools.

Module 4: Warehouse Coordination and Stock Movement Monitoring: Receiving, put-away, picking, and dispatch processes, Bin location mapping and space utilization techniques, Inter-warehouse transfers and physical stock movement tracking, Stock visibility across multiple locations and channels, Collaboration with procurement, sales, and logistics departments, Physical inventory verification and annual stock count planning.

Module 5: Inventory Performance Analysis and Loss Prevention: Key metrics: inventory turnover, carrying cost, fill rate, accuracy %, Analyzing excess, slow-moving, and dead inventory, Root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and shrinkage, Stockout and overstock prevention strategies, Theft, damage, and spoilage control measures, Designing and interpreting inventory performance reports.

Module 6: Optimization Strategies and Digital Transformation in Inventory Control: Technology enablers: IoT, RFID, AI for inventory optimization, Integrating demand forecasting with inventory control planning, Lean inventory practices and 5S warehouse discipline, Cloud-based inventory systems and mobile app integration, Inventory control in e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing settings, Capstone project: design a cost-effective and accurate inventory control plan for a business scenario.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

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