Inventory Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Meet the established inventory management Service Level, DSO, and Spoilage objectives while optimizing operational efficiencies.

• Analyze critical items and take necessary actions to enhance end-customer service levels.

• Review daily out-of-stock reports, communicate with sales as required, and expedite orders as necessary.

• Oversee inbound purchase orders by verifying cost, quantity, dates, overdue orders, overages, shortages, and damages.

• Maintain forecasting system parameters to accommodate demand fluctuations, customer events, business transitions, and seasonal variations.

• Utilize the Manhattan inventory planning tool DPR at an intermediate proficiency level to enhance team performance through scorecards, dashboards, and merchandising KPIs.

• Assist with returns to suppliers and product recalls as needed.

• Ensure accuracy in purchase order costing and dates through confirmations and alerts.

• Monitor supplier and corporate market conditions and trends to discover purchasing opportunities.

• Provide fundamental demand planning support and relay feedback to the Corporate Planner for action and alignment.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma.

• Bachelor's degree.

• 1+ year of professional business experience or a relevant Bachelor's degree in lieu of experience.

• Experience in a retail, wholesale, or distribution environment.

• Strong proficiency in Excel.

• Inventory Management/Purchasing experience within a distributor managing 10,000+ SKUs.

• Ability to resolve conflicts swiftly, investigate issues, and provide timely updates to all key stakeholders.

• Capacity to quickly learn and understand systems to address basic inquiries without escalation.

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally across the organization.

• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.

• Proactive mindset to identify and tackle issues as they arise.

• Capability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to comprehend and implement standard replenishment processes and best practices.

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

• Sysco benefits information available at SyscoBenefits.com.