Analyst, Inventory Deployment and Channel Strategy

Role overview

Inventory deployment and reporting

• Analyze investment and timing for introducing newly stocked SKUs into stores; monitor fill rate, in-stock percentage, inventory turns, weeks of supply, excess inventory, and service levels.
• Identify inventory opportunities and risks; support replenishment and planning; recommend actions that improve inventory health and network performance.
• Develop and enhance inventory reports and dashboards, maintain reporting accuracy, analyze large datasets, and support KPI reporting and performance reviews.
• Translate analytical findings into actionable business recommendations.

Root-cause analysis and partnership

• Investigate inventory and service performance issues, identify drivers of fill-rate gaps, shortages, and excess inventory, and use structured problem-solving to find root causes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on corrective action plans and measure solution effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Distribution Centers, Store Operations, and Supplier Management; communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Process improvement

• Identify improvements to inventory deployment processes and reporting capabilities, recommend automation, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in inventory planning, replenishment, supply chain, merchandising, analytics, finance, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills; ability to communicate analytical findings effectively.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with large datasets and reporting tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in retail, distribution, automotive aftermarket, or supply chain environments; inventory planning or replenishment systems.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics tools; knowledge of inventory optimization and forecasting methodologies.
• Experience supporting cross-functional business initiatives.

Working environment

• Standard office environment with the ability to sit, stand, and operate office equipment.
• Occasional travel may be required; extended hours may be needed during peak business cycles or project demands.