Inventory Analyst

Tractor Supply • Brentwood, TN

115d

About The Position

This position is responsible for the overall inventory productivity for selected merchandise categories. Productivity is primarily measured by store and DC in-stock along with inventory turn. Primary responsibilities include day to day activities of inventory management including order fulfillment, store replenishment, and forecast management.

Requirements

• 0-2 years' experience in forecasting or replenishment, preferably in a retail environment.
• Relevant experience in Supply Chain, Merchandising, Field Operations, Logistics or Store Planning in a retail environment preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Business, Statistics, or related field). Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent office computer skills (Excel, Word, etc.) and prefer experience with SAP applications.
• Detail oriented and aptitude for analysis.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Self-starting team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Implement the replenishment and inventory strategy to support assortment and merchandise plans while achieving service level targets.
• Manage the inventory levels for assigned product categories through analysis of trends, exceptions, rate of sale, minimum order quantities and minimum presentation quantities.
• Plan and execute article-site replenishment at stores for all replenished products.
• Execute purchase orders to suppliers based on suggested order quantities from E3.
• Serve as key contact for PO expediting and Logistic issues, and assist with ship schedule changes.
• Evaluate and plan all basic and seasonal forecasts and profiles based on demand history, statistical analysis, store activity, assortment changes, and current trends.
• Maintain E3 and SAP system settings to ensure appropriate inventory levels are maintained at the DC and store article/site level.
• Utilize exception based reporting and analysis to react to articles that are exceeding or falling below anticipated performance levels.
• Serve as key contact for store operations replenishment issues.
• Execute replenishment plan for all new articles, based on the article forecast and profile, and 'plans and events' for promotional activities on articles.
• Initiate and communicate replenishment recommendations in respect to inventory and trends, to inventory management, buying, and logistics personnel.
• Provide vendor forecasts/projections for replenished inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree