Inventory Analyst

Valvoline Global•Lexington, KY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst supports inventory availability and accuracy across assigned locations and distribution partners. The role monitors inventory levels, demand, replenishment activity, and product availability to identify shortages, excess inventory, and service risks. It maintains inventory reporting and works with planning, operations, customer service, and channel partners to resolve discrepancies and support timely replenishment. Through analysis, communication, and follow-up, the position helps improve customer service, inventory turns, and working capital performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience or coursework related to inventory management, distribution, purchasing, logistics, customer service, or supply chain operations.
Experience with data analysis, inventory reconciliation, process development, or process implementation.
Knowledge of inventory management, network design, logistics, and supply chain concepts.
Ability to manage and analyze data, including merging multiple data sources, identifying trends, and determining key drivers.
Working knowledge of Excel and familiarity with data visualization, reporting, and enterprise systems such as SAP, SFDC, SNAP, DASH, SAC, and Alloy.
Ability to reconcile data, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and recommend practical corrective actions.
Clear and concise communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages to the audience’s level and needs.
Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and external partners.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze inventory and service performance across assigned channel partners; evaluate inventory levels, demand, replenishment activity, and product availability to identify shortages, excess inventory, and service risks; recommend actions and communicate priorities.
Work with channel partners and internal supply chain teams to support appropriate inventory levels and timely replenishment; follow up on open orders, delivery delays, and inventory needs; coordinate corrective actions and track progress against service goals.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and service failures, identify root causes, and work with support teams to resolve issues; communicate findings, corrective actions, and business impact to management.
Maintain inventory and service reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators for the North America Channel Partner Supply Chain team; validate data across systems and provide analysis for operational decisions and performance reviews.
Support stocking parameter reviews, product transitions, location changes, and inventory process improvements.
Complete ad hoc analysis to help Regional Supply Chain Managers improve product availability and inventory performance.
Use data analysis and visualization tools to merge information from multiple sources, identify trends and key drivers, and provide clear, concise recommendations for different audiences.
Perform other responsibilities as outlined by Valvoline Global Operations, as required.