Inventory Analyst - VMI

HD Supply•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Job Summary Responsible for utilizing system tools and operational methods to ensure optimal product availability and inventory balance across multiple locations. Analyze field inventory levels to identify potential excesses and opportunities for better utilization, repositioning or pull back. At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.

Requirements

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data.
Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues.
Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process.
May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field.
Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2+ years of experience in inventory, supply chain or operations.
Advanced use of SAP, JDA, Tableau, and/or Microsoft Office.
Prior knowledge of Oracle R12 purchasing system and vendor agreements in order to understand return processes.

Responsibilities

Analyzes inventory data and makes decisions regarding aged inventory reduction.
Monitors exception reports and daily analytics for aged inventory business metrics.
Reviews and reports time sensitive exposure to the field in order to move product prior to expiration.
Teams with purchasing to align disposition of inventory and required data updates.
Analyzes and communicates impacts of proposed changes to affected teams.
Partners with various departments on the disposition and retirement of aged products.
Maintains supplier relations, partners with supplier to address supplier returns, and collaborates with suppliers and purchasing to align on future inventory requirements.
Works with the category management team to ensure they have all vendor agreements in order to execute returns.
Analyzes trends and determines methods for reporting excess inventory to the field.
Collaborates with other analysts to maintain consistency within the regions.
Creates statistical forecasts and identifies and quantifies risks of inventory on hand.
Makes recommendations to field leadership on disposition of inventory reserved at 100%.
Executes projects assigned by the field leadership team.