Sr. Inventory Analyst

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Inventory Analysis: Evaluate and optimize an inventory plan for assigned desk of truck dealers and all their stocking parts through the following: analyze and adjust forecast and replenishment parameters proactively to meet retail availability and inventory health goals; work on each individual dealer's parameters while building and maintaining a high degree of trust and credibility; generate analyses to leverage dealer buying and experience; advocate for promotions and discount programs through analysis and reporting.
• Dealer Requests: Respond to dealer requests to adjust parameters and research system issues, develop recommendations based on analysis and create promotion and buy-up order suggestions. Coordinate activities with marketing, sales, administration, customers and suppliers as necessary to build exceptional customer relations and meet department goals.
• Dealer Relationships/Communications: Maintain the integrity of each dealer interaction to support and leverage trust through ongoing communication. Actively train dealers on MDI best practices, metrics and tier levels; onboard new parts managers and work to understand each dealer's business needs and goals. Responsible for maintaining and updating system data and helping dealers achieve optimal stocking parameters. Review dealer exception requests.
• Projects: Develop an in-depth understanding of department processes and goals by contributing to mini-games, department projects and Six Sigma projects.
• Forecasting: Forecast demand through analysis and reporting in JDA.
• Continuously develop skillset and training with tools in JDA, Excel, Access, Tableau, and Snowflake.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or analytical field required; MBA preferred.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Advanced MS Office skills, specifically MS Excel. Query, database management, and SQL experience helpful.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Inventory control, forecasting or product distribution experience helpful.
• Show exceptional initiative in understanding customer business problems and developing inventory and forecasting parameters to solve those problems.
• Warehouse Planning / Purchasing experience desired.
• Experience with Six Sigma is preferred.
• Able to work well in ambiguity, attention to detail, and passion for learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and issue resolution skills.

Benefits

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is eligible for a holiday gift

Additional Information

• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.