Job Description

TEAM MEMBER WILL BE REQUIRED TO COME ONSITE TO RALEIGH, NC HQ FOUR DAYS A WEEK.

Senior Inventory Analyst
The Sr. Inventory Analyst will be responsible for managing inventory levels at each node of the supply chain and ensuring products are moving to the right location at the right time, with the right volume. The Sr. Inventory Analyst will own the most impactful or most complicated businesses on each team and serves as the leader regarding all inventory activities for their assigned businesses.

Core Execution

Place purchase orders from vendors to AAP Distribution Centers to maintain adequate inventory to support 4600+ AAP Company Owned stores and hundreds of Independently operated storesEnsure that proper inventory levels are maintained by consistently reviewing KPIs such as weeks of supply and in-stock metricsTrack vendor PO’s from order point to DC to ensure vendors are shipping on time and in fullRoot cause supplier issues to maintain acceptable performanceMonitor product flow throughout the supply chain to create an excellent customer experienceParticipate in Lifecycle Management review process; determine path forward for slow moving product and obsolete inventoryMonitor inventory-turn performance and identify opportunities to optimize inventory levelsRoot cause analysis and troubleshooting when stores or DCs are out of stock

Collaboration/Partnership

Leader in establishing a strong, collaborative, vendor-facing relationship to ensure expectations are defined and achievedMentor and develop less experienced Inventory Analysts with day-to-day responsibilitiesDevelop and foster a cohesive team environment with immediate team and cross-functional partners alike

Business Analysis/Insights

Review KPIs and reporting against targets to provide visibility to partners and leadership. Work with key partners to measure progress against targetsAbility to tell data-driven stories, using information from multiple sources, to provide actionable insightsAbility to work with large amounts of data and create reports for Senior Management teamConduct ad hoc analysis to understand business opportunities and develop plans to address

Communication

Effectively communicate with cross functional teams, field team members and leadership to present data and resolutionDemonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to influence an optimal outcomeProactively communicate and resolve all issues regarding product flow from Vendor to DC to Store and resolve potential service disruptions

• Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a planning and/or inventory management fieldAdvanced Excel and analytical skills required, with strong aptitude in retail math and inventory management. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in these areas to be considered for this position.Experience with Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfill preferred, or similar inventory replenishment systemsSelf-motivated, passionate and enthusiastic individual ready to bring energy and excitement to lead their businessOutstanding organizational skills with a natural curiosity and interest in problem solvingFlexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and delegate workload, juggling multiple concurrent projects and deliverablesStrong sense of urgency to change, adapt, and push processes forwardMust be curious and proactive in their approach to identifying risks to the business

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