Inventory Analyst

About the role

The Inventory Analyst at Atlantic Emergency Solutions plays a crucial role in data-driven inventory decision-making across multiple service centers. They support all aspects of purchasing, inventory management, and profitability analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory data to support purchasing decisions and ensure optimal stock availability across all service centers.
• Support standardization of purchasing and inventory control practices across the organization.
• Maintain and monitor accurate inventory records, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes.
• Develop and track optimal stocking levels, including minimum, maximum, and safety stock thresholds based on usage history, lead times, and demand trends.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining reorder points (ROP) to ensure timely replenishment and prevent stockouts.
• Evaluate inventory turnover, fill rates, and aging reports to identify excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
• Provide recommendations for stocking optimization to balance service levels with inventory carrying costs.
• Analyze purchasing patterns and recommend adjustments to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Support service center stocking strategies by identifying demand trends and regional variations.
• Aid in managing parts return programs and reducing inventory waste through data-driven recommendations.
• Contribute to operational improvements that support parts sales, customer satisfaction, and dealer performance.
• Analyze market trends, supplier performance, and delivery systems to forecast future inventory needs.
• Assist in maintaining inventory structure and accountability across multiple service centers.
• Support development of reporting tools and dashboards for inventory performance metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between inventory levels and customer demand.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in inventory control and purchasing workflows.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal departments and external vendors.
• Provide analytical support for fleet and parts-related reporting as needed.
• Develop and maintain data-driven stocking models to determine optimal inventory levels by location and product category.
• Establish minimum, maximum, and safety stock levels based on historical consumption, supplier lead times, and service requirements.
• Monitor and adjust reorder points (ROP) to ensure inventory replenishment aligns with demand fluctuations.
• Use inventory analytics to maintain a balance between service level performance and carrying cost efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate or redistribute inventory across service centers to improve availability and reduce excess stock.
• Evaluate seasonal trends and demand variability to adjust stocking strategies proactively.
• Support efforts to reduce dead stock through targeted recommendations, transfers, or liquidation strategies.
• Continuously refine forecasting methods to improve accuracy in inventory planning and purchasing decisions.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of inventory control principles, forecasting, and purchasing processes.
• Knowledge of leadership principles and team coordination preferred.
• Familiarity with emergency apparatus or industrial parts environment is a plus.
• Experience with CDK (formerly ADP) preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Ability to function effectively in a multi-site operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions based on data analysis.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented professionals who take pride in accuracy.
• Team players who communicate clearly and support the shop.
• People who thrive in a structured, process-driven environment.
• Individuals who like variety and stay busy throughout the day.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, starting from the first day of employment.

Pay

$73,000 - $76,000 annually.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with no rotating shifts. Paid holidays are included.