Inventory Analyst

2nd Swing Golf•Eden Prairie, MN

4d•$80,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Inventory Analyst keeps our stock accurate, priced right, and moving across both new and used inventory. We buy, sell, and trade thousands of clubs a month, and the value of that inventory shifts constantly with season, model year, and demand. This role sits at the intersection of data and golf equipment — you'll spend as much time in spreadsheets as you do understanding the product itself. Come work with us, not for us! 2nd Swing is a one of a kind, forward thinking, customer-centric golf retail company. Our employees are highly-valued, while working hard in a positive and supportive culture. At 2nd Swing you will find: Vast Exposure to the Golf Industry, A Commitment to Total Well-Being, Opportunities to Discover Your Fit and Make an Impact, A Collaborative and Flexible Environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years in inventory analysis, merchandising, retail operations, or a similar analytical role
Experience at a company that operates both physical retail stores and an e-commerce platform
Hands-on experience analyzing inventory across both channels, including how stock performs differently in-store versus online
Golf industry knowledge: familiarity with brands, model cycles, and equipment condition standards
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, large data sets); experience with an ERP or inventory management system
Comfort working with imperfect data and drawing practical conclusions from it
Ability to move fast and stay nimble — the business moves quickly and priorities can shift week to week
Detail orientation and follow-through

Responsibilities

Track inventory levels, aging, and sell-through across both new and used product categories
Monitor pricing against market comps across new and used product to keep our positioning competitive
Use sell-through, aging, and margin data to drive pricing decisions — identify what's moving too slowly, what needs to accelerate, and where there's room to hold price
Execute those changes end to end: set markdowns, promotions, and transfers, then measure the impact and adjust
Analyze trade-in and buy-side data to help set acquisition values by brand, model, and condition grade
Help plan future orders using historical sales data on comparable models and prior-season performance
Advise buyers on order quantity, mix, and timing so we buy into the right product at the right depth
Build and maintain reporting on turnover, margin, shrink, and stock accuracy
Partner with store and e-commerce teams to balance inventory across locations and channels
Flag trends — new model releases, seasonal swings, category softness