Inventory Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Leverage system tools and operational strategies to guarantee optimal product availability and maintain inventory balance across various locations.

• Evaluate field inventory levels to uncover excess stock and opportunities for enhanced utilization, repositioning, or reduction.

• Assess inventory data and make informed decisions about reducing aged inventory.

• Track exception reports and daily analytics related to aged inventory business metrics.

• Review and communicate time-sensitive exposure to the field to facilitate product movement before expiration.

• Collaborate with purchasing to synchronize inventory disposition and necessary data updates.

• Analyze and relay the impacts of proposed changes to the relevant teams.

• Work together with departments on the disposition and retirement of aged products.

• Maintain relationships with suppliers and manage supplier returns.

• Partner with suppliers and purchasing to align future inventory needs.

• Coordinate with category management to ensure vendor agreements are established for returns.

• Analyze trends and devise methods for reporting excess inventory to the field.

• Collaborate with analysts to uphold regional consistency.

• Generate statistical forecasts and identify and evaluate risks associated with inventory on hand.

• Propose inventory disposition recommendations to field leadership.

• Implement projects assigned by the field leadership team.

• Address missing or incomplete information, as well as inconsistencies or anomalies in complex research and data.

• Provide general guidance or training to junior personnel as required.

• Conduct branch inventory-related tasks, including product counting, expiration date reviews, and audit observations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Typically requires a BS/BA in a relevant field.

• Generally 2–5 years of experience in a similar area OR MS/MA with 2–4 years of experience in a comparable field.

• Certification may be required in some areas.

• Analytical or statistical experience is REQUIRED.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is REQUIRED.

• Experience in finance analytics is preferred.

• Knowledge of inventory control is preferred.

• Ideal candidates will have experience in loss prevention analysis.

• Experience with Oracle or other ERP systems is preferred.

• Familiarity with Power BI is beneficial.

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• Experience with Concur is a plus.

• Candidates must reside in California, Oregon, or Washington.

• Ability to undertake 20–25% overnight travel for branch inventory-related activities.

• Proper PPE is required for branch inventory-related work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work arrangement.

• Full-time employment opportunity.

• Overnight travel required is less than 10% of the time.

• Competitive base pay range of $55,700.00–$80,800.00 annually.