Inventory Operations Analyst

About the role

The Inventory Initiatives Analyst supports enterprise-wide efforts to reduce waste and improve inventory performance. This role is responsible for building analytics, generating insights, and driving follow-up actions across break, shrink, and obsolescence (BSO). The analyst partners cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure data-driven decisions and consistent execution of inventory management processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain weekly BSO reporting and dashboards to provide visibility across regions, functions, and key drivers
• Analyze trends in trade break, obsolescence, shrink, and inventory aging to identify risks and opportunities
• Translate data into actionable insights and prescribed actions for field and leadership teams
• Track execution of actions and follow up with stakeholders to ensure accountability and results
• Support development of standardized reporting tools and help move toward a single source of truth
• Partner with Finance and Analytics teams to validate data accuracy and quantify financial impact
• Assist in building and maintaining 30-60-90 inventory tracking and obsolescence management reporting
• Support cross-functional initiatives related to resets, repack, donations, destructions, and trade break reduction
• Prepare materials for weekly, monthly, and executive reviews
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to enhance reporting, routines, and performance management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in analytics, operations, supply chain, or related role
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with inventory, supply chain, or DSD operations preferred
• Comfort working with large datasets and identifying trends and root causes

Pay

The total rewards for this role range from $55,700 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience, skills, and other factors.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Child & Elder Care
• Adoption Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Employee Resource Groups
• Breastmilk Shipping Services
• Dependent Scholarship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Wellness Platform
• Mileage Reimbursement