Inventory Analyst, Vendor Partner

Overall Job Summary

This role supports and enhances the joint business of a key vendor through management of inventory productivity. The Analyst maximizes the investment by effectively forecasting, purchasing, flowing, and allocating product. They leverage data and tools to produce supply chain insights and opportunities at the shelf.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inventory Management: Plan and execute inventory management functions, including product fulfillment, forecasting, and replenishment for a key vendor's business. Support new item entrance and exit strategies, analysis, and execution.
• Inventory Productivity: Maximize inventory productivity at Distribution Centers and Stores. Evaluate replenishment level opportunities and conduct analysis on service level targets, in-stock and inventory turn targets. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory levels align with financial goals. Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to problems.
• Transportation: Serve as transportation liaison between TSC and vendor. Forecast trailer pool requirements based on future demand projections and track POs.
• Reporting and Analysis: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the vendor. Leverage data sets and tools to produce reports and analysis including vendor and item performance.
• Relationship Management: Build strategic relationships with vendor partners to ensure shared execution of goals. Communicate the collaborative vision and strategy with internal team.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2 years’ experience in forecasting / replenishment, supply chain analysis, demand planning, logistics or transportation, preferably in a retail environment (preferred).
• Track record of consistent performance and ability to influence cross-functionally.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, finance, business, statistics or related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Professional Certifications: Certified in both Level 1 and Level 2 E3 training.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Excellent office computer skills (Excel, Word, etc) and prefer experience with replenishment/forecasting systems (SAP, E3, Inforem, Intactix, etc).
• Data Mining, proven command of data warehouses.
• Detail oriented and aptitude for analysis.
• Sound understanding of supply chain principles.

Working Conditions

Normal office working conditions. Occasional travel to stores, distribution centers, and other business locations.

Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing (not walking), walking, lifting up to 10 pounds.

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced role. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.