Sr. Inventory Analyst

Job Description TEAM MEMBER WILL BE REQUIRED TO COME ONSITE TO RALEIGH, NC HQ FOUR DAYS A WEEK. Senior Inventory Analyst The Sr. Inventory Analyst will be responsible for managing inventory levels at each node of the supply chain and ensuring products are moving to the right location at the right time, with the right volume. The Sr. Inventory Analyst will own the most impactful or most complicated businesses on each team and serves as the leader regarding all inventory activities for their assigned businesses. Core Execution * Place purchase orders from vendors to AAP Distribution Centers to maintain adequate inventory to support 4600+ AAP Company Owned stores and hundreds of Independently operated stores * Ensure that proper inventory levels are maintained by consistently reviewing KPIs such as weeks of supply and in-stock metrics * Track vendor PO's from order point to DC to ensure vendors are shipping on time and in full * Root cause supplier issues to maintain acceptable performance * Monitor product flow throughout the supply chain to create an excellent customer experience * Participate in Lifecycle Management review process; determine path forward for slow moving product and obsolete inventory * Monitor inventory-turn performance and identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels * Root cause analysis and troubleshooting when stores or DCs are out of stock Collaboration/Partnership * Leader in establishing a strong, collaborative, vendor-facing relationship to ensure expectations are defined and achieved * Mentor and develop less experienced Inventory Analysts with day-to-day responsibilities * Develop and foster a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike Business Analysis/Insights * Review KPIs and reporting against targets to provide visibility to partners and leadership. Work with key partners to measure progress against targets * Ability to tell data-driven stories, using information from multiple sources, to provide actionable insights * Ability to work with large amounts of data and create reports for Senior Management team * Conduct ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address Communication * Effectively communicate with cross functional teams, field team members and leadership to present data and resolution * Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to influence an optimal outcome * Proactively communicate and resolve all issues regarding product flow from Vendor to DC to Store and resolve potential service disruptions * Requirements * Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a planning and/or inventory management field * Advanced Excel and analytical skills required, with strong aptitude in retail math and inventory management. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas to be considered for this position. * Experience with Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfill preferred, or similar inventory replenishment systems * Self-motivated, passionate and enthusiastic individual ready to bring energy and excitement to lead their business * Outstanding organizational skills with a natural curiosity and interest in problem solving * Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and delegate workload, juggling multiple concurrent projects and deliverables * Strong sense of urgency to change, adapt, and push processes forward * Must be curious and proactive in their approach to identifying risks to the business #LI-AC1 California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:

Created: 2025-01-26