Inventory Planning and Replenishment Analyst

About the role

The IPR Analyst supports inventory planning, product lifecycle management, SKU performance analysis, and supply chain operations across multiple product lines. This role ensures optimal inventory availability, drives data-driven decision-making, and collaborates cross-functionally to improve product flow and supply chain efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the supply chain for multiple product lines, ensuring optimal inventory availability across all warehouse locations.
• Analyze inventory performance and oversee inventory flow through demand planning, forecasting, replenishment planning, reorder point management, expedites, deferrals, diversions, pricing analysis, and receipt tracking.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accurate Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) schedules using project management tools.
• Manage the complete product lifecycle, including new product introductions, product promotions, SKU rationalization, discontinuations, and product close-outs.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Operations, Product Management, and Sales teams to optimize product movement and inventory availability.
• Prepare regular supply chain and inventory performance analyses, providing actionable recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct post-project and forecast accuracy analyses by comparing projected demand with actual performance, identifying variances, and recommending process improvements.
• Generate reports and dashboards to support business decisions using Excel, Power BI, and other analytical tools.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field.
• One (1)+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, product management, business strategy, finance, or another quantitative business function.
• Knowledge of inventory planning, replenishment concepts, supply chain management, and product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with import operations and product management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience developing dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational data structures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational data structures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI

Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents. Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including: Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants.