Analyst, Inventory Planning and Replenishment

About the role

The Inventory, Planning and Replenishment Analyst (IPR) works within Supply Chain, and is responsible for partnering with merchants to develop and implement inventory strategies that maximize sales and inventory productivity for a merchandising category. To maximize sales and inventory productivity, it is critical that the Analyst maintain the appropriate in-stock positions and manage inventory in the most effective manner across both stores and SKUs. Analyst will work closely with merchants, vendors, stores, transportation, distribution, and sourcing to accomplish team goals. The IPR Analyst is responsible for creating accurate SKU forecasts, developing the inventory and replenishment strategy, managing parameters for each category to execute the replenishment strategy, achieving target in-stock levels and planned inventory turns, and developing recommendations to improve inventory productivity. The IPR Analyst also works with our stores and field leadership to execute their category strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• 35% In stock and replenishment: Review daily orders, upload OUTLs and manage CAR parms, determine in-stock drivers and take action
• 25% Primary point of contact for Merchant and MP
• 15% Respond to/partner on field concerns with oversight
• 15% Manages transitions/resets with oversight
• 5% Identify process challenges and review with leadership
• 5% Vendor communication

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to quickly retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
• Strong quantitative skills through knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to translate analysis to audience and communicate recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Hybrid - A hybrid work location provides a supportive blend of in-office collaboration and the flexibility of remote work. Associates in a hybrid work model spend some days on-site, and other days working virtually (ex. 4 days in office and 1 virtual or 3 days in office and 2 days virtual). We offer flexible work arrangements for teams across our locations, helping to balance productivity and work-life needs.

Assessment

As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.