Analyst I, Inventory

About the Role

This position is responsible for overall inventory productivity for selected merchandise categories, primarily measured by store and distribution center (DC) in-stock levels and inventory turn. The role involves day-to-day inventory management, including order fulfillment, store replenishment, and forecast management.

Responsibilities

• Implement the replenishment and inventory strategy to support assortment and merchandise plans while achieving service level targets.
• Manage inventory levels for assigned product categories through analysis of trends, exceptions, rate of sale, minimum order quantities, and minimum presentation quantities.
• Plan and execute article-site replenishment at stores for all replenished products.
• Execute purchase orders to suppliers based on suggested order quantities from E3.
• Serve as key contact for purchase order expediting and logistic issues, and assist with ship schedule changes.
• Evaluate and plan all basic and seasonal forecasts and profiles based on demand history, statistical analysis, store activity, assortment changes, and current trends to facilitate replenishment.
• Maintain E3 and SAP system settings to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained at the DC and store article/site level.
• Utilize exception-based reporting and analysis to react to articles that are exceeding or falling below anticipated performance levels.
• Serve as key contact for store operations replenishment issues.
• Execute replenishment plans for all new articles based on forecasts, profiles, and promotional activities.
• Initiate and communicate replenishment recommendations regarding inventory and trends to inventory management, buying, and logistics personnel.
• Provide vendor forecasts and projections for replenished inventory.

Requirements

• 0-2 years’ experience in forecasting or replenishment, preferably in a retail environment.
• Relevant experience in Supply Chain, Merchandising, Field Operations, Logistics, or Store Planning in a retail environment (including internships).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Business, Statistics, or related field). Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Excellent office computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.) and experience with SAP applications preferred.
• Detail-oriented with a strong aptitude for analysis.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Self-starting team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting
• Walking
• Lifting up to 10 pounds

Benefits

Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Family planning resources, including adoption and surrogacy assistance.

Benefits are available to all full-time team members and part-time team members who average at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 4 months of continuous service.