Smartwool & icebreaker: Inventory Analyst (Americas)

icebreaker•Denver, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst for Smartwool and icebreaker will manage the monthly inventory cadence across both brands and all channels. This role involves consolidating cross-functional inputs, recommending actions to improve inventory productivity and service outcomes, and owning inventory analytics and reporting using SAP and Excel. Key responsibilities include service and days-of-supply reporting, inventory composition/utilization views, excess forecasting, supporting inventory control activities (audits, physical inventory review), and executing operational processes like excess governance, disposition of irregular/second-quality supply, stock transfers, and sample management. The role also supports inventory budgeting, sample purchase requests, and ad hoc analytical requests related to inventory management.

Requirements

2 to 3 years of experience in an analytical setting, preferably Supply Chain, Finance or Inventory Management
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to understand supply chain issues and drive solutions
Ability to effectively communicate (both written & verbal), lead discussions and give presentations to large and small groups
Ability to prioritize, manage and complete projects under a deadline
Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment
Flexible and high attention to detail
Experience with reporting platforms, SAP, BOBJ/PowerBI a plus
Expertise in Excel and all Microsoft applications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from four-year college or university - preferred concentration in Operations, Supply Chain or Business Management

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly inventory roll-up process for both brands across all channels.
Partner with the Planning Manager to consolidate inputs and commentary, summarize key insights, and provide clear direction to support inventory management decisions.
Coordinate meeting cadence, facilitate discussions on forecast changes and variances to targets, and publish final materials to management.
Audit inventory movements and adjustments in support of inventory accuracy and controls.
Own recurring inventory performance reporting and analysis, including on-hand utilization, inventory composition, inventory position, and days of supply; deliver biweekly service reporting for all channels.
Lead reporting automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
Manage irregular/second-quality supply from sock mills, including visibility to supply, coordination with Sales to disposition units, and creation/issuance of purchase orders to sock mill vendors as required.
Provide decision support for inventory budgeting, including excess, days of supply, and inventory dollars; communicate risks/opportunities and recommend actions to align to financial and inventory targets.
Create purchase requisitions for regional samples and track/report sample shipments through final destination; maintain visibility and ensure timely delivery.
Own excess inventory reporting and forecasting; support the monthly excess review meeting by preparing materials, coordinating attendance, tracking action items, and driving accountability to outcomes.
Support ad hoc analytical requests across Operations and partner teams related to inventory management, including price increases, packaging changes, past-due shipments, publishing discontinued lists, updating inventory class codes, and auditing the seasonal workbench.